Here is my quilt with the first round of borders!
It feels like it has been a long time since I have shared through my blog about my Independent Learning Project! I am excited to share what I have been up to the last few weeks and share my progress!
This is what I finished last week, the center blocks.
Last week I finished sewing the center blocks! I was thrilled to have completed that portion of my pattern. I really like how the center star and the flying geese came together and my my color choice of fabrics. Sometimes it can be hard when picking and choosing fabrics at the quilt store and it made me wonder how will this look when it is sewn together. I find it exciting that it is starting to look more and more like a real quilt!
Picture of my quilt with the first brown border.
This week I began working on borders! The pattern started off with a solid brown strip and then the next border are 4 inch squares sewn together. I came up with a plan to sew my 4 inch squares borders and chain piece two blocks at a time and then sew it all together to make the border. It worked great, the chain piecing made my border strips come together quickly! I was able to pick squares and then just sit and sew to create my strip borders. I am so in love with my borders and the way they look!
In reading our activities sheets, I see that we only have a couple more weeks of time devoted to our Independent Learning Projects. In looking over my pattern, I see that I have a brown and tan border to add next. Then after those borders is the wider strip border and more 4 inch squares borders. I am going to chain piece again those strips to make my borders. The final border is a brown strip to complete the quilt. Yeah, then my quilt top will be finished! The next goal will be to sew the binding strips and then sew the backing fabric. It is my goal to have the binding ready to add to the quilt when I get my quilt back from the machine quilter.Then I will be able to completely done with this quilt. I also need to find someone to quilt my quilt with a long arm quilting sewing machine. The previous machine quilter I had has recently moved, so I am needing to find someone new.
I am more than thrilled with my progress and my quilt! I have fallen in love with my color choice and my blocks. I have found this project and dedicated learning and sewing time to be most beneficial for me. It has me eager to start another quilt or hand project! Maybe something for Christmas!!! 🙂
JaimeBurkink 
Jaime,
You should be thrilled with you progress. I think that your quilt looks awesome! I really like the color choice. It is crazy to think that we only have a few more weeks left of this project. Do you have intentions on starting another one or are you just going to enjoy having the finished one for a while? I love these kid of crafts because they can last for such a long time! Good job!
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Thanks Tate for your nice comments to my blog post. It is crazy to think that our semester is wrapping up soon. I would love to start another project but depending on time I will have to see. It would be fun to start another project for Christmas. Jaime
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I am so excited to see the finished product of your quilt! I have kept up on this each week because it is so easy to follow with all the pictures (thank you). Are you planning on this being decorative for your living room, or for your use, or as a gift?
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Thanks Avery for your nice and encouraging comments to my post and for my quilt! I am glad you liked the pictures, I was worried it may have been too many pictures! It is my plan to keep my quilt and use in our living room! This is one quilt that I will not forget how I made it! Jaime
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Jaime these are turning out beautiful! I love seeing your progress on this project and I’m still slightly jealous at your project choice 😉 I was so excited that I’d be getting to read about everyone’s ILPs again this week! Great work!
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Thanks Brittney for your comments to my post. I have enjoyed our ILPs and also enjoyed reading everyone’s updates from this week! Thanks for your nice comments and encouragement! Jaime
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I love seeing the progress you are making on your quilt! You should be very proud of yourself for your accomplishments because a lot of people don’t have the patience for this (including me). The red, blue, green, and brown is a nice color combination as well!
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Thanks Christa for your nice comments to my post. I am also loving my color choice and think that they compliment well together! I am excited to finish this quilt up! Jaime
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This is so amazing!! Your quilt is awesome!! I give you props for dedicating to that and finishing it. Love your almost finished product!!
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Thanks again Emma! I appreciate your encouragement! I am looking forward to completing my quilt. I have enjoyed my sewing time and my quilt! Jaime
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That is so cool! I love the colors and how it is turning out. I’m excited to see the finished product. Good luck!
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Thanks for your comments to my quilt! I am glad that you like the colors! I was a little worried in the beginning to be honest, but I like how it is all coming together! Jaime
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