QuiltBee
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
And The Second One is Finished, Too
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Never Underestimate a Quilt
And as each block started to emerge and the colours were distributed across the flimsy, it really started to shine.
The end result is just lovely.That beautiful 'grunge-ish' backing scattered with daisies that Roberta provided was the finishing touch, bringing everything together oh so nicely. I liked it so much that it's what I used for my binding.Her generous offer to quilt this as her contribution to the cause meant that we would be shipping a finished quilt instead of a flimsy and the playful panto ties in so nicely with the floral backing.So, all that is needed when it lands in the Quilts for Survivors studio is for a label to be attached, the quilt to be smudged and parceled up with a note and sent off to its forever home. I hope it brings joy to the recipient; I know it has brought much joy to me....M
Monday, September 16, 2024
Binding Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope is one of two quilts that I need to bind before our Quilts for Survivors boxes are bundled up for delivery. I've been dragging my feet on making the binding but finally tackled it this week, and got it sewn on.
I forget how quickly the binding goes on these quilts. They are lap-sized and considerably smaller than the quilts I usually make so I started the hand stitching yesterday and it looks like it will be wrapped up today.
It's fine, but I've gotten so accustomed to the clips that I find myself really leery of stabbing myself now if I use pins so I was thrilled when I remembered where the clips were.
It's now all clipped and ready to be finished. No point in shedding a little blood on the quilt at this stage in the game, is there?Loving the backing that I got from Roberta; I don't think that it could have been more perfect.
Next up will be the Brown Stars (creative name, isn't it?) which is trimmed and ready to go. Think this one will get a gingham binding....MSunday, September 08, 2024
It Feels Almost Like Cheating
I tested two florals for borders. Either one will work but I think that the mauve will be the winner. But it needs a little something extra.
How about a narrow strip of this tiny floral print? Nah.But this green is perfect, so I'll play a little.