It's great to have a finish, isn't it and just today I've just finished my donation quilt featuring string pieced neutral blocks with the feature fabric being strange creatures, half insects and half machines. I'm sure this will appeal to a young boy. A couple of weeks ago I had completed the top.
Top completed
Then it was layered and pinned and I started machine quilting. This always takes me longer than I think it should. I don't like to sit at the sewing machine for hours at a time as it hurts my back, so I spread my machine time out making sure I get up and move around every half hour or so.
Machine quilting
The binding was stitched on, folded over and clipped in place. Stitching it down was a job to do when I went to my quilt club's sewing day today.
Binding time
It was a lovely day out, I was busy with my binding, someone was making crazy patchwork, while others were busy working on donation quilts using gifted fabric. There was plenty of friendly chatter going on, and with stops for morning tea and lunch, the time just flew by. I had taken some home made pumpkin soup for lunch, and snap...... one of the other ladies had pumpkin soup as well.
I keep my binding clips in a lovely little box, a gift from my daughter Nicky. Several of the ladies came over to see what I was working on and were most intruiged with my box. I'm pleased that I put the last stitches in the binding just before I left to return home. It's always so satisfying to get this job done.
My lovely little box from my daughter
So here it is, back at home, all rolled up and showing the cozy fleece backing. So nice and cuddly and will keep some child nice and warm.
All done, and ready for donation
19 comments:
Sounds like a lovely day out and you finished your binding! What a wonderful quilt … where do you donate your quilts? Is it a local charity group? Gail at the cozy quilter
Congrats on your finish. Yes, it is great to have a finish. Great use of those neutrals. Quilt on.
What a neat finish!! Congratulations on getting it all done...hugs, Julierose
What a cute quilt! The fleece back makes it nice and cozy. I really like that ruler box; my clips are in a little vintage tin, which works well because the lid is such a snug fit.
Awesome finish and definitely looks soft and cuddly.
What a great finish. An all around good project. Young boy quilts are sometimes difficult to accomplish. This one is awesome!
well done! I made a duvet cover for my cousin's grandie. Also a bug dress for my 2nd grandie back in the day. Good times.
That is a delightful finish, Jenny! I'm like you - have to take my time with the quilting because it hurts my shoulders after awhile. But we get it done, don't we?! Someone is going to love that quilt!
That is a great finish, Jenny. I love the cozy backing you used too. That box is so cute too!
I like that sewing box - when I get a gift and it comes in a decorative box it is like getting 2 gifts as I almost always save the box to use for something. Sitting at the sewing machine makes my back hurt too - I have used various office chairs over the years and never have found one that suits me completely
Love the finished quilt and the unique box for your clips!
This is a darling quilt and will bring great comfort to a young one. The little box is fabulous and a great place to store your binding clips. Have a lovely weekend, Jenny. Hugs.
What a great binding and quilting job. I really like the touch of orange in the edging.
God bless.
Wonderful, wonderful finish, Jenny! Great use of string strips! And I love the soft backing!!! Yes, that gift box from your daughter would appeal to each and every one of us!!! We'd all like one that cute! I'm sure the soup was appreciated by all. Such a nice thing for you to share with your quilt friends.
A job well done - I do love your special little box.
The quilt has turned out so well and was the perfect project to take along to work on. I can see why the ladies were interested in your little box. It is very sweet and unusual.
Well done, Jenny! It's always a good plan to time hand-sewing binding with a sew day spent with friends. And food too! I bet your pumpkin soup was the best. That IS an adorable box. Every quilter would certainly want one. It's lovely that you make and donate many quilts for others. You're a blessing.
A great finish Jenny. The will be loved by the recipient….
Cute box for your clips.
Fantastic finish and with friends no less. Sure makes the finish that more pleasurable. That is a really cute box. You'll always know where to find your clips!
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