The end of June has rolled around and it's time to report on my Chookshed Challenge number 10. Here is how it all started. I had a nice piece of fabric featuring Thomas and Friends with the idea to make into a cot quilt. Also a small embroidered piece which was to be turned into a matching cushion.
This was my starting point.
The plan was to add borders to the fabric, and luckily I had some red fabric in my stash for another project, but there was more than enough for me to cut off several strips. And there was just enough of a piece of navy fabric for the inner borders. I pinned the three layers together ready for quilting. Pinning on the floor is not easy, I should have used the patio table as I usually do.
Pinning down on the floor is not easy
Next was the quilting, quite simple really, serpentine stitch diagonally and vertically. This however, took me much longer than I anticipated as I cannot sit at the sewing machine for hours at a stretch. I have to look after my back.
Simple quilting lines
With the quilting finally completed, it was binding time, always my favourite part of the process. I just love those cute colourful binding clips, and I always use plenty. I did need to purchase some more navy fabric to use for the binding, I've got plenty left as solids are always so useful.
