Mid Month Chookshed Challenge

Here we are half way through the month - let's see how I'm doing on my Chookshed Challenge for January.  The number chosen was 6, Wheels on the Bus whole cloth quilt, a boy's donation quilt .  I'm making this from a rescued duvet cover I found in an Op Shop (thrift store).

Duvet Cover

The first thing I did was to stitch a red border around the edges, that was easily done.  Then find some backing and batting.  The backing I had planned to use was much too small, so I decided to use a single sized sheet I had tucked away in the linen cupboard.  It was a nice colourful yellow, so toned in with the front of the quilt.

Then it was pinned up.  I usually start this inside on the floor, then carefully carry the quilt outside to the patio table and finish up the job there.

Pinning up the quilt

I've made a start on the machine quilting, and of course Gemma likes helping too.  Her idea of helping is cuddling up  on top of the quilt when I'm finished for the day.  That's fine by me, it's always a nice soft spot for her to rest and relax.

 

Of course she is helping

The quilting is coming along quite well, so hopefully I will have it all finished and bound by the end of the month.