Today I finished up a quilt that is a gift for a friend "just because" - it just so happens that it will be sent off around Christmas. Since it is a surprise (well -the person knows they are getting a quilt, just not what it looks like) -I will just show you a little tiny peek...
OK - that's it.
Today I finished the top by adding the borders and was able to set it aside and work on another project - finishing up the Block of the Month for the Munchkin. Tonight I got two more blocks done on that - bringing me to 8 of 12... and after that I will still need to piece the sashing and borders. This will probably be a birthday quilt for his 5th birthday in February.
I struggled a bit with block 8 -block 7 went together nicely. I am doing this scrappily, so the most time consuming part of each block is picking the fabrics and making sure I have enough to do the block. The sashing and pieced border are supposed to come from these same fabrics, and you cut them as you go along. I have not had large enough pieces to be able to do that for all the fabrics, and will supplement with more scraps for the borders when I get to that point. It is using up a lot of odds and ends though - which is really fun. The truth will be when I lay it all out and see what the overall crazy effect is! I think all the white in the outer part of the blocks and in the sashing will really tie it all together.
And since I have not posted a picture of my boys in a while - here's the Munchkin and Hubby with the first batting lesson!!!
3 comments:
Glad you are back. Love the quilt blocks, and your little guy is growing up too fast.
Have a great Sunday,
Michelle
Oh!!! That quilt looks like it has great promise!! I bet that I, er, I mean, the recipient will LOVE it!!! :)
And your blocks are looking great! Love the colors!!
Can't wait for the reveal of the quilt.
Love the pic of your two boys.
Love and hugs Gina xxx
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