Then I just put the binding on - same fabric as the border - and held the quilt hostage until I could see the baby! (I was really just waiting for the birth so I could put her name on the label.)
Friday, April 20, 2012
How I Made The Ruby Quilt - Quilting & Finishing
I decided the quilt definitely needed borders. Most of my quilts get borders. I think it helps to frame the piece. I also heavily pin basted before quilting. Flannel has a tendency to stretch, and I didn't want puckers!
For this piece I did some sketches for the quilting. I decided simpler was better (and easier).
A test of the stitches on a layered swatch.
The thing is, you can't see the quilting on the back at all. This could be a good thing :).
And really, it's hard to see it on the front as well, unless it is in a high contrast spot like these:
I guess it's a good reminder that a busy pieced quilt doesn't need fancy quilting. I still love the flowers, though.
Then I just put the binding on - same fabric as the border - and held the quilt hostage until I could see the baby! (I was really just waiting for the birth so I could put her name on the label.)
Then I just put the binding on - same fabric as the border - and held the quilt hostage until I could see the baby! (I was really just waiting for the birth so I could put her name on the label.)
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2 comments:
I really, really love this quilt and I wanted to thank you for taking the time to do a tutorial on how you made it. Thank you so much!!! Love this! ;)
Absolutely stunning. Looks like it was definitely a labor of love!
Do you hand piece all your quilts? That's how I learned to quilt, and love it, but I machine piece now.
Lucy is one lucky girl! :)
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