Currently I am feverishly working on two quilts that I hope to finish, at least the tops, by Sunday. That is really a quick turn-around for me. I have quilts that have been in process for over 10 years. But this summer, I have several “must get done now” quilts and there is no time to be fooling around. I am loving the simplicity of the quilt above. Beautiful chintz-like fabrics in rich traditional colors. My friend’s house is decorated in primarily neutral tones and I am hoping that she likes what I’ve created.
The other quilt taking up space on the wall is for a special little one that is supposed to arrive in the next few weeks. Usually I am not concerned and I consider baby quilts on time as long as they arrive before the baby turns one. This year, I have at least four baby quilts and several “hooray you’re married” quilts that need to be made and again, there is no time for fooling around.This quilt is being made with organic cottons in bright blue and green. There are little blue birds and elephants mixed in with the polka-dots and flora. The brown fabric is soft like a minkee but it has a bit of a pile like a chenille. It is cuddly soft. This quilt will be finished with a cuddly brown backing and tied together with bright blue and green thread. That I will do on my own. The other quilt on the wall will be sent to the long arm quilter and then I will finish it with the binding. Even as I sew on these two quilts, my mind goes searching through my stash to find other quilts and fabrics for all the other quilts that need to be made. This is going to be a very busy, quilty summer!
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Currently I am feverishly working on two quilts that I hope to finish, at least the tops, by Sunday. That is really a quick turn-around for me. I have quilts that have been in process for over 10 years. But this summer, I have several “must get done now” quilts and there is no time to be fooling around. I am loving the simplicity of the quilt above. Beautiful chintz-like fabrics in rich traditional colors. My friend’s house is decorated in primarily neutral tones and I am hoping that she likes what I’ve created.
The other quilt taking up space on the wall is for a special little one that is supposed to arrive in the next few weeks. Usually I am not concerned and I consider baby quilts on time as long as they arrive before the baby turns one. This year, I have at least four baby quilts and several “hooray you’re married” quilts that need to be made and again, there is no time for fooling around.This quilt is being made with organic cottons in bright blue and green. There are little blue birds and elephants mixed in with the polka-dots and flora. The brown fabric is soft like a minkee but it has a bit of a pile like a chenille. It is cuddly soft. This quilt will be finished with a cuddly brown backing and tied together with bright blue and green thread. That I will do on my own. The other quilt on the wall will be sent to the long arm quilter and then I will finish it with the binding. Even as I sew on these two quilts, my mind goes searching through my stash to find other quilts and fabrics for all the other quilts that need to be made. This is going to be a very busy, quilty summer!
