Last weekend I finished the piecing of my quilt. Also trimmed all threads, straightened the outer edges and added a stay-stitching around the entire edge of the quilt to keep the edges of the pieced border from pulling apart. My daughter wanted something fluffy and warm so I decided to use a comforter as a batting and omit the use of any backing since the comforter is finished already.
I have a very basic sewing machine and my quilt is very thick, so I was only able to machine quilt close to the edges, and with straight lines. Then added the binding and let my daughter to play with it. She was so happy :)
The quilting is not completely finished, but the quilt can be used. The horizontal lines seen in the photo below are coming from the original comforter.
To finish the quilting I will hand quilt some of her nicknames and lots of hearts to go with the patter of the fabrics. She has plenty of nicknames so this will take forever…
You can find the first part of this post here: Memory Quilt Part 1 and the second part here: Memory Quilt Part 2.
Cheers,
Emese
This is so sweet! And what's best is that it made your daughter so happy. Thank you so much for sharing this at Midweek Makers
ReplyDeleteLooks so soft!
ReplyDeleteI think adding the hand quilting is the perfect touch. It will be a wonderful remembrance of her nicknames! The quilt looks so soft and cuddly; I want to wrap up in it! 😊
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the personal touch. very sweet.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the hand quilting on your daughter's special quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt for your daughter. I often use fleece for backing, no batting needed. Very cozy. Good going.
ReplyDeleteHand quilting your daughter's nicknames is the perfect finishing touch. Isn't it great when you make something and the recipient loves it.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great. Isn't it an awesome feeling to have it completed? Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
What a gorgeous project. Thank you so much for sharing at Thriving on Thursdays.
ReplyDeleteAnne @ Domesblissity xx
It's a very pretty quilt; I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, love the gorgeous color. Thanks for sharing at the DI & DI Link Party.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet quilt and a great idea, the way you made it. It will be a quilt your daughter can use for a long time!
ReplyDeleteWonderful little quilt. Clever to use the comforter.
ReplyDeleteLove your charming little pink quilt. Thank you for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party.
ReplyDeleteSweet cuddly quilt. Like the extra touches you are adding. Thanks for linking to WIPs Be Gone.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, I especially love how you are hand quilting those extra details.
ReplyDeleteIt's also nice to see you don't need a special sewing machine to make something beautiful - very inspiring thank you!
This quilt looks so soft and cuddly - makes me want one to snuggle in! :) I love that you are adding the extra hand quilting of her nicknames. That will be such a special touch! Thanks for sharing on MCM. I hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteA fun quilt for a little one.
ReplyDeleteVery resourceful to use a comforter for the batting and backing. Pretty, too - she's going to treasure it.
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