When my guild was collecting quilts for Oklahoma tornado victims, we were taking pictures and posting on Flickr. One particular quilt caught my eye so I decided to try my hand at creating my own version. I had recently received a fat quarter bundle from a dear friend on the About.com quilt forum (Thanks Debra!) and decided it would be perfect for this little experiment. I cut strips, sewed them together, and then cut at an angle...learning experience....I wasted a bit of fabric, but all in all, I think it turned out pretty cute. It's baby quilt size, and I am going to send it to a museum in Colorado that is collecting quilts for flood victims.
I have been working on a baby quilt for the new granddaughter of a good friend. I had planned to have the quilt finished by the time little Callie was born, but since my sewing mojo ran away I am a bit behind. I had the top made weeks ago, sandwiched it last weekend, and started quilting yesterday. I am learning free motion quilting and did a lot on both of these little quilts. I think I am getting better, more comfortable with it, etc. I used Little Red Riding Hood fabric and a bunch of coordinating fabrics....lots of fun and can't wait to see it finished....I'm really loving it! I used a serpentine (stretched out zig zag) stitch in the sashing and like how that looks. Here is just a sneak peek...
I bought a red and white stripe to use as the binding for this quilt months ago, but I can't find it. I may have to come up with Plan B if I get the quilting done today - still got lots of tails to bury, etc...a few areas I want to rip out and try again....LOL But maybe by next weekend, I will be ready to bind....
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