The number for the Chookshed Challenge in April was number 4. Which was........a baby quilt featuring houses. This was a bonus quilt top stitched during the 2024 Chookshed Challenge. I made a bigger house quilt and had some left over blocks, just enough to whip up a cot quilt. The houses were my own design, made from 2.5in strips several years ago, and I also made a few tree blocks as well.
I'm pleased I had prepared the backing and the binding last year when I completed the top, that's always a bonus. So I found some wadding, and took it outside onto the patio table during a lovely Autumn day, and got pinning.
Pins galore
Then came the quilting, serpentine stitch around the sashings and in the borders, and I did straight stitching around each house.
Machine quilting
Another sunny day outside, and I was happily stitching the binding down, I really enjoy doing this part. It's a very soothing and fulfilling pastime indeed
And here it is, eight little houses and a couple of trees. Another one to be donated, and I've finally used the last of the little house blocks up.
Baby quilt for donation
16 comments:
Congratulations on the finish! That's a cute little quilt, Jenny. Love the houses, and the trees make it even more cute.
That's so cute! Congrats on your finish.
That is a gorgeous little quilt and a wonderful way to use up those blocks.
Love that serpentine stitch around the sashings, Jenny--nice work getting this one together for donation.
My backlog of UFO's and WIPs is whittling down
bit by bit....I find that prepping (layering and basting) them ready to be quilted is spurring me on...
Lovely, sunny day here but those ocean breezes are still pretty chilly...
hugs, Julierose
your quilt turned out very well!
Well done on your #4 challenge finish . Lovely houses quilt for a little one.
I love it! There is someone out there that may never meet you personally but will receive this quilt and hold a place for you (the maker of it) in their heart. How could they not, it is beautiful and it looks so warm and cozy. A treasure indeed!
What a happy looking neighbourhood.
Cute quilt! A finished quilt is very satisfying.
What a cute quilt, Jenny. Another project completed. You are moving right along.
God bless.
Congratulations on finishing this beauty. I have always admired house quilts. It will make a very lovely gift. Enjoy your day, Jenny.
Great finish Jenny and I love the addition of the trees. xx
Lovely little quilt Jenny and the trees make a perfect finish.
Very cute quilt! Congrats on the finish.
That turned out to be a really sweet quilt. Some people don’t like stitching down the binding, but like you, I find it to be rather relaxing and rewarding to be completing the quilt.
Congratulations on your finish... beautiful quilt. I like the houses and trees.
Great work.
Warm regards from Viola
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