I had such a busy day, I’ve completely sewn the top of the new baby quilt I started-get this-yesterday. No, I won’t post a picture of it yet, it’s a surprise gift for a friend who’s pregnant and if she can wait, so can the rest of the universe.
In lieu, here’s a picture of my sampler quilt, almost finished. I’ve done some of the quilting (and you can see my 8 million safety pins keeping all the layers together) and will finish that part on Tuesday at the workroom-my sewing machine can’t handle that kind of work. I’ve run pretty hot and cold on this project, but seeing it together in one giant lump makes me pretty happy and proud. And desirous of a new sewing machine, for real.
As for the three blocks that I haven’t posted yet, top left is called drunkard’s path, top middle is an appliqued block and bottom left is a pinwheel or somesuch. The dark pink between all the blocks is the top edge of an old sheet, the pink floral is the same sheet, the white with light pink and dark orange is ikea fabric. You can see the batting pinned in the middle, that’s the cream around the edge, and just a peek at the back, another old percale sheet. It’s soft and heavy and I can’t wait to snug up under this while watching a movie.
All I have left to do on it, after the quilting, is the edge. Woo!
It looks awesome Caitlin. I think that we were on the same crafting binge today.
I also made popcorn balls today. No one else appreciates them, though. Whatevs.
Your quilt is gorgeous. You must be pretty pleased by how it’s turned out. Craft binge indeed…bought wool y/day and taught L how to crochet (believe me, not an easy task) as well as some beads for a bracelet. Is the moon in some strenge phase?
xoxo
I’m back at work on my dollhouse, so yes, the moon must be doing something weird.
You rock the quilting awesomeness lady, for real!
update thispeanutlookslikeaduck.com i gots a good piccie of a chicken wing that looks like a duck in a sombrero… i want some stickers.. cmon lady
If only I were in charge of the peanut site, I would update it every 30 seconds, maybe more often. As such, it’s Shannon’s job to keep on top of the vast amount of submissions-like, thousands daily-so you should ask him nicely. Ditto about the stickers.
Oh man, that sounded sarcastic.
Having taken a few lessons in quilting, I am very impressed. Particularly the curved shapes are amazing.
Thanks, Kathy. Oddly, the curved pieces were the easiest to do-other than picking the right fabrics, which I’m not thrilled with. And easiest to teach too, my friend was away the night we learned this block and I taught her myself!
great job! I like the fabric and zaniness of it. It’s be fun to see a bed sized quilt from you! Go quilts!
looks amazing!
Thanks Laura, it feels nice too! And now the binding is half done, I can see the finish line.
Phew!
Hi Caitlin! You might not remember me, we were MySpace ‘friends’ and I always liked your style of writing! Anyways, randomly came across your blog and LOVE your quilting! I’m just learning myself, so it’s inspiring to see! Good luck!
Well, welcome to my world, Jenn! Thanks about the quilting, the next one will knock your socks off too. Maybe.
And I love your purple judy. It’s hot!
Ha! She’s seen better days. Been around the block, for sure. I’m her third home. She’s loved here! I keep meaning to make her something snazy to wear…
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