Monday, May 04, 2009
Doll quilt finished
I managed to finish up the doll quilt by Saturday morning and even got it in the mail. Usually I'm not so motivated to get to the post office, but since I was already a day late in mailing, I figured I had to. It is such a relief now to have it done and sent off. Now I have to wait to see if my partner likes it!
Here's the details on how I did this. Pretty simple really. I cut 6" squares of 6 different fabrics and stacked them together. Then I just used my rotary cutter to them into 4 different sections using curved cuts. Then I just rearranged the stacks and sewed them together. I had to do a lot of straightening after cutting to make them into blocks, but they ended up being like 4.5" squares. I used Kona snow white and 2 extra blocks for the back because I wanted to keep it simple and I quilted it using a circular "pattern." I tried doing this free motion, but it came out really, really messy. I really need to practice free motion because I haven't quite gotten hang of it yet.
I'm still patiently waiting for my quilt from the swap to show up. I'll be sure to show it off when it arrives. Have a happy Monday!
Very cute! I am sure your partner will just love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I make alot of quilt using a similar technique. The quilting really adds movement to the blocks.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so great! Love the circular pattern. practicing free motion is on my list too : )
ReplyDeletethat is very cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful quilt and nice combination of fabrics!
ReplyDeleteIt came out so cute! Your partner is really lucky!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I love the movement. I want to try one now. I took a class in free motion but I need to practice too.
ReplyDeleteoh, i love it. so sweet. i am sure your partner will love it.
ReplyDeleteHow could your partner not love this?! The quilting looks fab, too. Only you think it looks messy. It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongrats - It's wonderful!
ReplyDeletethis is great...love the quilting you did.
ReplyDeleteHi Katie!
ReplyDeleteI love my new quilt! Your fabric and color choices suit me perfectly and I love the design! The quilted spirals are a very nice way to finish the quilt. So very cute!
And thanks for the extra fabric and buttons...did you know I love buttons?
Thanks again and happy quilting!!
Very cute quilt. I love the touch on the back.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! the mix of colors is so perfect and your partner is going to love it!
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