I finished binding this quilt today. It is one from Camille Roskelley's book "Simplify". I used a Jelly Roll by American Jane -- School Days. Although this has pretty simple construction, all those little squares and rectangles took some time to sew together. I started it more than a year ago, so I'm happy to have finished it!
Each quilt I make, I learn something new. On this quilt I learned:
1. I don't have perfect 1/4" seams -- oh, I already knew that.
2. Pay attention to how white/cream a background is -- I picked out the backing and in the basement sewing room it looked fine. When I brought it upstairs I saw that it was a much colder off-white (less yellow) than the front fabric. Luckily, it's the back so not a big deal -- but it still kind of bugs me.
3. Next time I want to take the time to "fussy cut" the cream/red binding so that the red lines go all the way around. I thought about this but was too excited to just get it done.
4. I love the dot-to-dot fabric in this one -- it takes me back to my younger years!
So here it is! Yay! I am linking up to Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts.
Each quilt I make, I learn something new. On this quilt I learned:
1. I don't have perfect 1/4" seams -- oh, I already knew that.
2. Pay attention to how white/cream a background is -- I picked out the backing and in the basement sewing room it looked fine. When I brought it upstairs I saw that it was a much colder off-white (less yellow) than the front fabric. Luckily, it's the back so not a big deal -- but it still kind of bugs me.
3. Next time I want to take the time to "fussy cut" the cream/red binding so that the red lines go all the way around. I thought about this but was too excited to just get it done.
4. I love the dot-to-dot fabric in this one -- it takes me back to my younger years!
So here it is! Yay! I am linking up to Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts.
That is a really great quilt - Love the fabrics - they work well with the plus pattern!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a classic, cozy quilt. Makes be want to wrap up in it!
ReplyDeleteI think it's really nice in spite of the things you pointed out! I would not have noticed.
ReplyDeleteI love the fun border print with all the different fabrics! Good job!
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