The Amateur Quilter

Many of my followers and quilting friends have told me that I need to change the name of my blog because I am not an amateur, but at heart, I always will be. I call myself an amateur to remind me that every stitch, every fabric shape and every seam is more perfect when it looks like it was made by a human being (especially if it’s me, and I am not perfect). This way I spend more time admiring my finished masterpieces and less time ripping out stitches. This is just a little bit of my journey...

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

The Hexy Quilt is Finished!!!

Just wanted to let you know, you will not have to hear about this one any more :) I started it in March and probably spent a total of 60-70 hours if you add up all the hours hand sewing on the train. So, here are the pics:

Since it was a birthday present for my daughter, I put some of her favorite things on the back!

Until next time,

Mike.

20 comments:

Celtic Thistle said...: It is lovely Mike, congratulations on the finish!; August 1, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Heather said...: Looks great! I LOVE the bright colors and the back is really fun and special as well. :); August 3, 2012 at 2:01 AM
Sue said...: Lovely work, you have done a great job!; August 3, 2012 at 8:16 AM
OhioLori said...: AWESOME job!!!! You are sooo talented! LOVE Hexie:s....but have been so leary to try! Thanks for sharing!

KNOW your daughter will absolutely LOVE it...Forever! What a Special dad you are...and 'specially Blessed Daughter too! :); August 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Ginette said...: What a great quilt! I love the bright cheery colors!; August 3, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Marit said...: Lucky girl! It is so sunny and bright. And what a great idea to put fabrics with special meaning on the back!; August 3, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Allison said...: the backing is every bit as lovely as the front :) such a bright & fun quilt! Happy Birthday to your Daughter :); August 3, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Erin @ Once Upon a Donkey said...: Wow what a finish. I'm always in awe of hexie quilts. Soooo much time. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF. :); August 4, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Jan Maree said...: What an awesome quilt and what a lovely gift for your daughter.; August 4, 2012 at 4:07 AM
Lynette said...: Brava! That is so cheery :D; August 4, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Mike Pearson said...: You all are awesome! Waiting now to hear if she got it :) and what she thinks :); August 4, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...: What a special gift! I'm betting she just loves it :); August 4, 2012 at 9:44 PM
waggonswest said...: Great job.; August 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Laura said...: What nice bright colours! I bet she loves it!; August 6, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Judys Lace Creations said...: Well done Mike.I've NEVER made a quilt so I'm in awe!!; August 6, 2012 at 9:45 PM
Jodi said...: This is so bright and pretty, and I love the fun pieced back with all those novelty fabs!; August 7, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Thearica said...: Love your hexi quilt! Great job!; August 10, 2012 at 5:49 PM
BrittanyAnn said...: I'm very proud of you. Thank you for all your hard work. It not only makes me feel special and loved but thankful to have someone so wonderful in my life. I love it and you very much.; August 11, 2012 at 3:25 AM
Pile O Fabric said...: This is very cute! My daughter would love this, she would also love the Toy Story quilt too.; August 28, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Richard Healey said...: Hey you won our Link A Finish Friday last month for this quilt. Tanya will take a picture of your choices and I will email you tomorrow you get 2 FQ from our stash.; September 8, 2012 at 3:04 AM