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.
11 comments:
Your embroidery is darling and I love the new quilt. It brings back lots of fond memories of watching Thomas with the nephews and grandsons. Have a a wonderful week.
Your # 10 Train Quilt looks great and will be loved by a little person.
I’m sure you’ll get the cushion done soon.
I love the serpentine quilting stitch
A small train enthusiast will love this Thomas quilt. Our daughter loved playing with her Thomas trains when she was little. Good for you for completing the quilt before the end of the month.
The Thomas quilt turned out so cute! It will be well loved!
Lovely finish on Thomas the Train--it looks great.
Hugs, Julierose
So cute, whose cot will it go on? Looks perfect for a little guy.
Well done on finishing #10 - no way can I pin on the floor!
What a cute project!
A really cute quilt. Pinning on the floor is no fun at all. Luckily for me there is a conference table at work that I use for larger quilts and smaller ones get pinned on the dining table. The embroidered train is adorable and I'm looking forward to seeing the pillow in the future.
Thomas the train is such a wonderful finish! What child wouldn't love it!? :)
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