I've been on a roll! I've attached the pieced border, layered and pin-basted, machine quilted, and bound my little scrap/sampler baby quilt, and I have to say I think it's pretty cute.
I quilted with pale violet thread to match the back, in a pattern of reversing loops. I do believe my machine quilting is improving, but I still think I'm a better hand quilter than machine quilter. However, I can see that machine quilted items are much more likely to get finished, so I will continue to work at it! My pile of unfinished projects continues to shrink.
The finished quilt is 40" by 42". I used cotton batting, so the quilting will snuggle in and the quilt should be soft and comfy after washing--someone will have to let me know how it turns out, because there's going to be a. . .
GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!
I'm so excited! sewmamsew.com is hosting and coordinating a Giveaway Day on Monday, May 17--they will have a huge list of links to giveaways on their site, so check in for sure. The list will be up for several days!
I'll post my details on Monday!
It's GORGEOUS!! That pieced border REALLY sets the whole thing off! And the loopy quilting is perfect for it!
ReplyDeleteI want to see it in "real life" before you mail it off to its LUCKY new owner!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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You are so generous, this is lovely.
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ReplyDeleteWow.. so beautiful.. would be perfect for our little girl due in Aug. She doesn´t have a blanket yet :)
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A stunning giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt, you're very generous!
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