Kind of glad it's over - even though there was a lot of fun involved...
I'm starting to think about Christmas gifts (I know - a little late off the starting block...), and I have all of these super fabulous vintage sheets laying around. I decided to try to make 4 comfy couch quilts to give as gifts but I wanted something that went together really quick. This is what I came up with. Just a simple patchwork design, 4" finished squares, with some 8" squares thrown into mix it up a bit. I also added some kona solids to give it a more bold looks, and I love the way it came out. I got some minky at fabric depot for 50% off (!!) to back these with. I haven't done a minky backed quilt yet - so if you guys have any helpful tips or tricks, let me know!
Also, this week was the PMQG's August meeting. It was a blast! Christina did a great presentation and demo on free motion quilting, and she's also hosting a quilt-a-long on her site - check it out. There were several other people demoing as well, and I feel like I got a lot of good tips. Can't wait to have some time to myself to try it out.There was also a hexagon swap at the meeting - these are the castle peeps (and coordinating) hexagons I brought in, and Tania picked them. Hope she has fun with them!
These are the hexagons I picked - how cute! I don't know who made them though - let me know if they are yours, I want to say thanks!
Last but certainly not least - I want to show off the super adorable needle book and fab lush fabric that Megan gave me. Seriously, how cute is this? I LOVE the wizard of oz fabric, and look at the inside - it's the yellow brick road! It really was a good week - just a long one.
I hope I end up with some Castle Peeps scraps after I cut out my quilt because those hexies are rad!
ReplyDeletei like your squares vintage sheet quilt... those fabrics just make everyone feel nostalgic!
ReplyDeleteThat Wizard of Oz fabric is so cute! For the minky back--don't stretch it too much when you're making your quilt sandwich and pin way more than you usually would. I tend to speed through the quilting and had to go much slower with the minky to keep the fabric from puckering in the back. Good luck!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty, pretty quilt! minky is a great idea for the backing---so comfy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips!! I'm so glad you guys are liking the quilt - I have 3 more tops to make now before I do the quilting, but now I feel more prepared!
ReplyDeleteI like the interspersed larger squares! I want to hear all about your Minot adventures as I've never used it!
ReplyDeleteYou may want to use some wash-a-way interfacing with the Minky before you quilt it, or maybe starch the living daylights out of it. I agree with Natalie that the Minky tends to bunch. Thank god I was doing a baby blanket and babies can't complain about puckers!
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