My plan was to hand-quilt this. But, I didn't. It sat around forever! I'd pick it up and try some hand-quilting and decide that I didn't like what I was doing...then let it sit around some more. I finally decided that I really needed to finish it. The batting I used was given me by my lqs to try. It is so soft and a much more lofty batting than what I'm used to (warm and natural). I machine quilted it...each block its own pattern determined by the lines of sewing. I made 2 rows down the sashings. It's a bit poofy, but okay, I think.
This little quilt measures ~20" square.
Here it is now...
For the backing, I used a piece of vintage fabric given me by a coworker...I had planned to do the quilting in an aqua or teal to match, but went with white thread when I decided to machine quilt it.
I am finally able to cross something off my list! I seem to keep adding, but never subtracting from it.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11
6 comments:
Congrats on a finish! It looks great! What was the batting you tried? I recently bought some Dream Wool batting because it has a higher loft than the warm and natural... haven't tried quilting with it yet though... are you surprised? lol!
You did a beautiful job on it and beautiful fabric choices.
Debbie
It looks beautiful! love it! That vintage fabric for the back is wonderful.
Oh it is so pretty, I really like the orange and white. I like each block. You made me laugh about never subtracting from the things you have made. I keep doing the same thing. I am driving myself crazy because by the time I finish something I already have 10 more things I want to do. I think it is the great minds thing, whatcha think?
Have a nice day.
Hello. I adore and follow Donna of Brynwood Needleworks. Your Strawberry gifts to her are wonderful. Taking the time to personalize them means a lot. Creative Bliss...
really nice!
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