She is super nice like that, it was the funnest package to receive! I am making three quilts from my stash for Christmas gifts this year. I already made Quilt #1. So, these two layer cakes were used to make Quilt #2. A layer cake consists of approximately 40 fabrics, and are 10 x 10 inches square.
I had the red sashing/border fabric in my stash, and I was happy it matched so well. Reds can be tricky. I did have to buy the backing, a soft red flannel. Making a coin quilt is very simple, I used the whole 10” x 10” square, so there was no waste.
I machine straight stitched using my walking foot a quarter inch from the sashing. Also, I lengthened my stitches just a little from the standard used on my machine. It helped a lot. My machine fed the quilt through much easier, and the stitching looks neater too. I’ve never done that before, and I will from now on.
The size of this quilt is: 88" x 61"
Okay, can you guys believe it is November??? Wow! We were all sick on Halloween unfortunately, my poor kids couldn’t dress up and go trick or treating, I felt so bad for them. We are finally feeling normal again, and hope to start on some Christmas gifts this month. At least I have this quilt crossed off of my list. Quilt #3 needs to be basted and quilted, then I will have them all done.
8 comments:
I read your blog all the time and although I am really a cross stitcher and not a quilter, I so admire what you do! The colors in this one is stiking and sounds like you even found a new trick in extending your stitch.... I may have to try that when sewing my thicker pillows together... Thanks for passing along your tips~~
Take care, Faye
Look at your sweet little kiddos! I love the look on your son's face, he looks like he's saying, "Golly Mom, another quilt to hold up? I wanna play legos" :)
The quilt is beautiful and will be so warm an comfy cozy these upcoming winter nights!
Fabulous quilt! I love the colors, and it looks really warm for Christmas snuggling.
So sorry you have all been sick. Hope you get better real soon. What a bummer!
Just beautiful! You sure finish them quickly.
Beautiful!! You did a wonderful job!
Gorgeous!!! Congrats on the finish :-).
I, too read your blog all the time, but seldom comment. I had to post to say I love the colors in your Christmas quilt. It is beautiful! I have only made 1 quilt, years ago...all by hand. So, I am truly amazed with all the quilts you make. It's fun to see your kids in the picture too. It's cute to see them holding the quilts in your photo spot. :)
Look, I blinked and you've made another quilt! Holy Cow Woman! It's really very lovely. ^^
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