Your quilt top and bottom look great. I love the fabric you chose and that you threw a little color in there.
I've quilted for years and the quilting and binding was always my least favorite part. Then a few months ago I discovered basting spray. I definitely recommend it. It's an adhesive spray you find in the quilting section that holds your layers together really well without having to put it on a quilting frame or use a ton of safety pins. Then you can either machine quilt it (on a regular sewing machine) or tie it. If you want more details about it let me know and I'll email you.
What a beautiful quilt, you have such an eye for fabric!
February 24, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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Over a year ago...take or give a couple of months, I decided that I wanted to make a quilt for Oldest when it came time for his baptism. It seemed so far away. So, so far away.
Then before I knew it we were only a couple of months away. BUT, I still was like, "Self, you still have time to whip out a totally intimidating never before done project."
Then before I knew it months passed and I still had not even started said quilt.
With everything going on, I pretty much decided not to attempt it.
Then in a moment of sheer insanity and complete delusion...I get those a lot...I decided to go ahead and just make one.
I chose a pretty simple pattern...which helped for sure.
I have now whipped out the front (above).
I have whipped out the back.
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I have even stitched a little personalized message to Oldest.
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Alas, I am at the hardest and probably most likely part to cause mistakes and tears...
I have to stitch the quilt together and then AHHHH...bind it.
I have got a little over a week. I can do it...I can do it...right????
In between sewing breaks I am also working on a couple other little projects for his big day.
Including a polaroid-type photo wall. Here are just three of the pictures I have chosen.
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I will let you know I pretty much teared up while going through past pictures. I think a Momma forgets how quickly and how much their little ones grow up until she goes through all the past pictures.
Where does the time go?
I am also working on the Harry Potter post as well as some Harry Potter Party tutorials. Hopefully you will see them next week!
posted by Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise at 9:37 AM on Feb 22, 2012
"My First Quilt-In Process"
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Your quilt top and bottom look great. I love the fabric you chose and that you threw a little color in there.
I've quilted for years and the quilting and binding was always my least favorite part. Then a few months ago I discovered basting spray. I definitely recommend it. It's an adhesive spray you find in the quilting section that holds your layers together really well without having to put it on a quilting frame or use a ton of safety pins. Then you can either machine quilt it (on a regular sewing machine) or tie it. If you want more details about it let me know and I'll email you.
February 22, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Do you have a wonder woman cape that you wear as you whip up all of these amazing projects?
I love coming to see what your creative mind does next.
February 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Thanks Polly, I will have to remember that for next time. This time I am already pinned and started.
Melia...a cape...I don't wear one of those, but a straight jacket...why yes, yes I do!
February 22, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Yes,a Momma does tear up when she realizes how fast they grow up. The quilt looks so amazing. I am really proud if you!
February 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Amazing my friend!!! Wish I could get my lines to match up as perfect as yours!!
February 24, 2012 at 12:20 PM
What a beautiful quilt, you have such an eye for fabric!
February 24, 2012 at 2:58 PM