I’ve finally got around to finishing this. The delay was partly the craft room clean-up and partly not having any suitable fabric for the backing. I kept looking online but couldn’t find anything that I liked enough. I found a nice spotty fabric when I was in Hobbycraft last week, and although it was more than I really wanted to pay, I did like it so I splurged.
This quilt is for Sammie and will go on one of the sofas for her to lie on. She loves her other quilt, which is folded up onΒ one of my craft room chairs for her. I may need to make her a few more as they’re a nice size to practise with and she doesn’t mind if the blocks aren’t lined up very well π
She claimed it before it was even finished. Have you ever tried to sew binding on when there’s a cat lying on the part that isn’t in the machine? She also ran off with the binding while I was still making it.
She even helped me to photograph it. I made the mistake of lying it on the bed and she must have thought I was making a nice cosy play area for her.
I think she likes that some of the blocks match one of her favourite mice.
I did try to get a photo of the back but she was in playful mode so this is as good as I could get.
I was pleased with how the binding went on compared to the other quilt that I made. Having a decent machine helped massively as the new one just sailed over all the seams. The quilting is just straight lines. I was going to have a go at free motion quilting on this but changed my mind. (lost my nerve)
I may have a go on a piece of fabric, with batting and backing, rather than risk spoiling a quilt that I’ve spent a while making.
The quilt is nowhere near perfect but it’s better than the last one and I’ve learnt quite a lot while making it. I might make a wee one for Frodo next, to welcome him to his new home in a couple of months.
April 5, 2015 at 11:21 AM
oh that is so pretty Carole – Miss Sammie looks like a very fine Quilt Inspector, I imagine she’s very content curling up on that π
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April 5, 2015 at 11:32 AM
Thanks π
It’s on my desk at the moment, in front of the window. Sammie likes to lie on it and watch us working in the garden.
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March 27, 2015 at 12:23 AM
Sammie is so cute! I love the colors of the quilt.
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March 27, 2015 at 3:21 PM
She is very cute. She’s a little sweetie π
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March 26, 2015 at 1:15 PM
I don’t normally like quilts, but this one is adorable! I love it.
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March 26, 2015 at 9:37 PM
Thanks π
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March 26, 2015 at 7:21 AM
So cute! Definitely a nice helper to have around!
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March 26, 2015 at 8:32 AM
She is. What fun it’ll be when there are two of them helping, eh?
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March 26, 2015 at 3:00 AM
Carole, that is wonderful. Sammie is also very cute and ever so helpful!
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March 26, 2015 at 8:33 AM
Thanks π
I can’t imagining doing anything without my little helper now. She gets into everything, but in a very cute and loveable way.
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March 25, 2015 at 9:43 PM
You really are churning out the finishes lately. I love the colours on this one and I think the quilting complements the blocks perfectly π
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March 25, 2015 at 11:17 PM
Thank you π
I’ve another finish to show off on Sunday too!
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March 25, 2015 at 6:03 PM
wow, when I die, I want to be reincarnated as a cat, and come and live with you ^^
gorgeous quilt, and oh yes, you simply must make one for Frodo. No favouritism among cats please ^^
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March 25, 2015 at 11:20 PM
LOL
My brother often used to say that π
Definitely no favouritism here. Frodo will get just as much love (and toys and quilts) as Sammie.
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