Remember all those pillows I made? Well I had a bunch of leftover fabric that has been sitting around waiting for me to create something with it. I decided on a quilt since I have a fabulous friend who is a master seamstress to help me. It's kind of girlie for Hank, but he can deal with a few flowers. I love the way it turned out. I have a huge crush on it.
I first cut a bunch of strips of fabric and sewed them together into a standard crib size. I found this example of the strip style quilt here that I liked. I tried not to match them too much (kind of like my pillows)
Then I bought a super soft back and some batting. I love the back.
Quilting it wasn't as hard as it seemed. I had to sew around each of those strips.
I finished it today. I could not have done it without Susan, she walked me through the whole thing, step by step. Everyone needs a friend like her. It took about three or four afternoons at her house (while our babies were soundly napping).
Is that weird to have a huge crush on something you made yourself? Because I seriously am in love with it. If our house caught on fire, it might be the second thing I rescued (Hank being first of course).
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that's a rad quilt. RAD. And you shouldn't have a crush, you should be in love. good job.
oooo. that's pretty. in a manly way of course (for hank).
That is SO cool! Make one for Zach. DO IT!
Liz that is BEAUTIFUL! I want one!
i forgot to include a picture of the pile of diet cokes we consumed to finish it today before the babies woke up (and still have time to treat ourselves to some deliciousness at Hatch's Chocolates before I had to go )
I too have a crush on your quilt. You should keep a close eye on it when I come around, otherwise it might get "lost".
well i assume i'm at least third?
gorgeous!
jared, liz would have to have a serious adrenalin rush to haul you out of a fire.
liz, i'll be calling on you for your skillz someday. you have to pass on the knowledge.
That is such a beautiful quilt. I want to see it in person.
Wowie sowie... I LOVE IT and I can't wait to steal it for our next grandchild.
i think k8t just said i was fat
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