My LA called last week and said that my quilt was ready for pick-up. I couldn't get there until this week as the end of last week was just a bit pre-booked.
I made the label up, ran it off and then got it ready for placement in the corner of the backing of the quilt.
This time I decided to run a basting stitch 1/4" in from the edge of the two sides that wouldn't be sewn into the bottom and the side. Once this was done, I gave it a spritz of spray starch and then pressed the two sides down.
After I had all that done, it was easy to place.
This quilt is special. Members of our quilting forum were asked if they would like to participate in a 6 1/2" squares swap....all Christmas fabrics. As you can see by the label, quite a few signed up.
I originally made a bed skirt with mine, didn't like it, took it apart and came up with this. I had to add more fabric to it........the borders are all from my stash.
When I saw the quilting pattern I was kind of surprised. It is a bow like you would find on a gift. How very appropriate. The squares were all gifts from friends on my forum.The borders are either holly or mistletoe leaves. I don't know which.
I'm hand stitching the binding down now. Its a keeper in our house as Karl claimed it this afternoon.Thanks to all the ladies, but especially to Betty for organizing our annual swap. I have this year's fabrics in the cupboard. I'm thinking what to do with them.................thinking I may do a table runner.
Well, here it is ~~ all finished.
Well, here it is ~~ all finished.
Til tomorrow.....................................
