Normally, I wouldn't have put a 12" block in a baby quilt - usually choose a smaller size. But in this case I am happy with it. The large blocks and bright colors give it a modern look (to me).
It was fun to work with these girly colors after finishing three "man quilts" this year.
Finished size is roughly 42" x 54"
I quilted it more closely than I've done on some of my larger quilts. I like the scrunchy texture it gives.
There is a small problem with edges that aren't lying flat. I know it's from stretching the sides when adding binding. This is something I really need to concentrate on not doing. It's happening when I am trying to hold both pieces taut as it goes through the machine. Remember to relax!
I had a strip of border stripe left over, so I added it to the backing between a pale yellow stripe fabric and a scrap of Easter fabric that has baby chicks with brightly colored bonnets...cute,cute!
So happy to have a quilt finished before a deadline. I hope I don't have to keep it so long that I get attached to it and don't want to give it away!
Beautiful baby quilt. I'm sure she won't mind if the edges are a bit wavy. The quilting adds such nice texture.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
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