As I sewed, I had trouble with the borders. I was going to use the green and pink polka fabric but was short about 24 inches or the border strip. So I used one of the other green fabrics which I think ended up looking much better. Then I calculated wrong when piecing the backing fabric and had to add an extra white border around it. But, I think that turned out good also.
Then I just knew I would get the quilt sandwiched and start quilting on it tonight. But . . . no!!! I didn't have enough pins to finish pin basting it. It is such a large quilt and I knew I would be tugging it quite a bit so I put the pins pretty close together so the quilt wouldn't shift. I told my daughter it would take me about an hour to pin baste it. That was before I ran out of pins. I text her back and said that now it would take 24 hours to pin baste it. lol
I took this photo after it was laid out but before I started basting it. As for the quilting, I'm keeping it very simple so it stays soft and cuddly.
I am excited and ready to start quilting it. Hopefully the local Wal-mart will still carry the curved pins I need to finish basting. I'm going to try to remember to stop by on the way to school tomorrow so I can get busy right after school tomorrow evening. After my daily walk, of course. (Boy, it makes a difference in how I feel.)
I have another applique project I'm getting ready to start. So, tell me . . . Do you use fusible web when you applique?
Happy snipping, stitching, and quilting!
Vivian, that quilt is absolutely gorgeous. It makes me want to make one. What a wonderful turn out and it isn't even quilted. I can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteI always use fusible web. I love it. I always trim out the inside of the shape though. I end up with a more flexable shape to quilt or blanket stitch that way. I end up with only about a 1/4 in of fusible around the edge. I think it makes a better end result. Good luck with the quilting. Make sure to post some pics soon. I am excited to see how it goes. Have a good night.
That is a beautiful quilt. So soft, and pretty, and feminine. I use fusible web. Heat and Bond light is what I use, and I've never had trouble with it. It gets a really good bind, without being stiff.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt. Congratulations! I had to smile when I read about the mishaps and changes along the way. We have all been there. And isn't it good that they sometimes turn out for the better?
ReplyDeleteI use fusible web for applique, too, except when I am crazy enough to do needle turn.
Good luck with the quilting.
Really lovely. Wonderful way to use flower prints.
ReplyDeletethe quilt is looking great - don't you hate it when you keep running into problems!
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Vivian, it is lovely!!! I think the pink and green gives it such a feminine look and the recipient is a very lucky person.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is looking beautiful Vivian. The colours are so good together. Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWow Vivian it is gorgeous. Love the green in it. It is a fun quilt to make. Did you add the saw toothe edge when you put the binding on it? Great job.
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