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I completed the binding for Madeleine's Baby Quilt this morning!
Even though it was only 9AM, I rushed to the park to photograph it, to beat the heat you know, and get back to show off for TGIFF.
I felt like I was being watched..
This guy was out enjoying the heat. I followed him around, trying to get a photo. He seemed to enjoy running around the rocks, teasing me,
Then he stopped to show me his blue belly. I guess we know whose rock that is...
I used batting for the first time, called Quilter's Dream, and I do really like working with it, and the drape is nice after blocking etc.. I went with Bone binding, which may not be the most practical color for edges, but just so pretty and it feels good too:-)
I noticed a beautiful pillow finish at Confessions of a Fabric Addict, so I decided to add both of these finishes to her Whoop Whoop Party to share. The large one is backed with Chenille. I lined the back and put in a zipper so it would fit snuggly. For smaller pillows, I like to use the easier envelope style. My thoughts are racing with ideas for these for my Etsy shop:-)
For a sneak preview, I will share a new WIP. Actually, it is an old UFO. I took this photo when trying to figure a layout, about 10 or so yrs ago.
I did not care for the contrast of the sails, and I'd made a lot of these blocks, but ended up setting it all aside. For 10 years. This week, I pulled one out and started playing with it. Good grief, that blue batik is a nightgown from Nordstrom's, that was too big, but 100% cotton batik that I hoarded since who knows when. But it sure looks good with my little sails.
So that's what I am up to you! Time to link around and see what other's are doing:-)
What a darling quilt! Your quilting looks fantastic, and I agree with you- the Bone colored binding might not be the most practical, but it certainly looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
The baby quilt is adorable! The lizard is pretty cute too!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know where you live that you have such photogenic fauna!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks like a lot of fun! Pease do not let it lie another 10 years, ok? ;-)
ReplyDeleteEsther
Such a cute quilt! The wavy quilting in the borders is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCute quilt, Heidi! I love the colours and quilting you used/did. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteAdorable baby quilt, XXX
ReplyDeletethe finish on the baby quilt is fantastic! i was thinking the same thing about the binding - not the most practical, but pretty! i still love the quilting.
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