I'd never before hand quilted anything of this size before. I finally got the hang of it and discarded the hoop I bought and did it all "by hand".
The back is three pieces of fabric sewn together. After it was washed the quilting happened, and you can see the gathers of it on the back best; but you can feel it front and back in person!
Those light stripes are sunlight coming through the window blinds.
I am also thread painting a project that cannot yet be revealed...but stay tuned.
I washed the quilt, the knitted heart blanket and the striped baby sweater. They are now so soft and cuddly. I made labels from paper backed silk that goes in the printer. The labels say
Made for You
With Love Grandma Lynn
2011
Machine wash, gentle cycle.
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They are sewn to the backs of the blanket and quilt and the inside bottom fronts of the sweaters.
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And now I am knitting a wool diaper bag that will be felted
and sewn together when done.
And yes, I am having fun yet!
lovely items. you are so full of original ideas. they roll in like the tide.
ReplyDeleteI've just had a lovely catch up of your blog Lynn and it's wonderful. That quilt is gorgeous and I love the idea of the 'Taggies'. I must make some of those. You are such a creative talent.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Lynn. Can't wait to see thread painting.
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful things created by Lynn!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
I have never heard of Taggies before.. What a great idea. and the baby quilt is adorable. That baby is going to be one fancy spoilt baby. :)))
ReplyDeleteIt must be California! Sun rays and ocean breezes coming in from the west! You are simply amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are all way too kind to me. I am having fun. Can't seem to juggle enough projects at a time lately. thanks for all your continued support, kudos, and visits! Love you all!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, I came across your blog while researching hand-quilting with invisible thread...how has the quilt worn so far? I'm getting mixed info that it's too abrasive, but your baby quilt looks great.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, baby never complained!
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