If you haven't seen Caroline's request for 8" blocks, then please please please have a look at her blog for the full details of this very worthwhile cause.
Armed with some of my leftover binding strips and some pink Boutique flowers, I got this made up in about half an hour...
... this is my first real attempt at proper machine appliqué and I am rather chuffed at the result; I used my freezer paper, wonderweb and the zigzig stitch, a winning combination, and now added to my teeny repertoire.
If I can make one so can you, half an hour, that's all.
So now as I have attached the 5 miles of binding to my Mum's quilt, I am off to settle in front of the TV and do my favourite bit - yay!!
Honestly this quilt is not that huge as far as quilts go, but it is the biggest I have ever made, and as it has been the hottest couple of days in absolutely ages, it has all seemed like a bit of a sweaty struggle!
Day 1 of the summer holiday is drawing to a successful close, sweet as.
Enjoy hand stitching the binding. I love that stage too, but not sure about it in this heat!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is in such gorgeous colours. Your mum will be thrilled. Happy binding sewing. I am going to bed to avoid those pesky flying ants.
ReplyDeleteI think I might have to pretend to be your mum (little red riding hood styly) so I can get my hands on that quilt... :)
ReplyDeleteheart is cute too x
Mums quilt is looking really good :-)
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt FB, just love it :-)
ReplyDeleteMust get on & make a heart for Caroline too, well done you :-)
Yeh! Another heart! Great cause. Jxo
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