So yesterday I busted out the quilting and binding on this Yellow Brick Road quilt. It took right around 7 hours! Whew, the boys were super co-operative (Noah napped during most of the quilting) and this was done without *almost* any strife. Only the end of the binding gave me fits, as I was trying out a new technique for meeting up the binding. It turned out great though I had to use my seam ripper a couple of times! I backed the quilt with minkee and I have to say I was VERY glad to have "basted" this using fabric spray adhesive. It really did a great job keeping the minkee in place rather than stretching. Now this quilt is ready for the baby shower on Sunday and I have a big weight off my shoulders. Just have one more coordinating burp rag to finish which should take all of 30 minutes!
Also finished up a pair of socks this morning, but as I was taking my first picture of them the battery on the camera died, so until next time on those. I am also waiting for my personal photographer (also known as my sister Whitney) to take some pics of me in my Undergrowth Hat and Hallet's Ledge Sweater so I can post about them!
It turned out so beautiful! I love how your quilting turned out, and am completely impressed that you did that on minkee!
ReplyDeleteI really need to work on another lap quilt, or on our big sampler quilts! Sigh...I guess it will have to wait until after I graduate. OR we could start during spring break! oh the possibilities...
I love that blanket! And am looking forward to seeing the other projects soon :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are doing a great job quilting and I can't wait to see your knitting.
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