Finally, last night I got the baby quilt finished, just in time for the shower today! I've used this pattern so many times, I should be able to do it in my sleep; such was not the case this week. Without the usual printed words (Comfort of the Psalms pattern), I had to select the fabrics at random, and random is certainly what I got! It is 48" x 39". She wanted purple and green, and I just had to go with the softer shades for my own satisfaction. There is an obvious (to me) piecing mistake, but maybe the little mother won't see it, and with any luck at all, the grandmother won't either. Can you find it? The quilt really does have straight edges and lies flat; the ceiling fan decided to play tricks with it just as I snapped the picture.
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I decided to machine quilt each block with a "X", no matter what the size of the block. It created a rather strange pattern on the back, but at least it will be secure. I thought it needed something to stabilize it for the frequent washings, but I wasn't pleased with the little bit of stippling I tried, so I ripped it all out and started over. Here's a look at the back:
I haven't had time to do any other quilting this week. I helped with two funeral dinners (Wednesday and Thursday) and played for the one on Thursday. I've heard I may be playing for another on Monday; not sure yet on that one.
When I got home from the Thursday funeral, I had a message that another of my cousins had died. His memorial service will be in the north Metroplex (where I do NOT drive). My cousin from South Texas said he is probably coming up for the service, and will take me with him next Thursday night. When you get to be my age, you'll understand that funerals of friends and family get to be the norm!
As for now, I've got to get ready for just the opposite: the baby shower!
Hope everyone is having a great week-end. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous yesterday and today. Earlier in the week, I was awakened by large hail hitting all my windows. I'll have the roof checked, but I hope it wasn't damaged. The wind also left my yard covered with leaves and little branches and dead twigs that I had to clean up. At least we weren't hit hard like other places have been!
Maybe tonight or tomorrow, I can sew a bit!
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Great quilt, def needs extra quitling for a baby quilt, with all the extra washing. My kids quilts get washed once a week! We have a four day weekend with the queens jubilee celebrations...yay :)
ReplyDeleteI had to look, but I think I found the "mistake," but I don't think it's that obvious. Tell them you planned it that way! (Of course, anyone knowing enough to look for it also knows how much work a quilt is and probably won't criticize either.) I'm sorry to hear of all the funerals, but am glad to know there's a baby shower in there for cheer. This quilt is going to be loved and the little turtles are just adorable.
ReplyDeleteWell, is it the one purple star that has one pink corner and the others are green? It looks great to me, just gives it a little more interest. I love the soft colors of the fabrics and those little turtles are adorable. It is a sweet little quilt! Have fun at the shower!
ReplyDeleteI'm not looking for mistakes! I think the quilt looks darling, and the paisleys play quite well with the turtles despite your earlier concerns :)
ReplyDeleteThe baby quilt is adorable. I like the soft shades you selected, the quilt looks so inviting.
ReplyDeleteI don't look for mistakes, but if I see one I smile knowing that none of us are perfect.
Sorry about the loss of your cousin.
I hope you get a chance to sew for yourself this week.
Happy stitching.
I had to look too and I thought it was that the 2nd and 3rd star have 2 horizontal rows between them, but the 1st and 2nd don't. But then I read the comments and saw Katie's. I hadn't noticed the corner block before that. It is a darling baby quilt! I doubt anyone will notice unless you tell them there is a mistake in it. I read the tutorial for June's FMQ challenge from sewcalgal and the expert had a good take on mistakes - which I can't quote now, but just might put in my blog next time.
ReplyDeleteNothing like waiting til the last minute! :) The baby quilt is adorable. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAdorable;) You did a great job, even with a misplaced piece that I can't see anyway;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting!!
What a sweet little quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe baby quilt has turned out so well. Such pretty colours and I like the quilting pattern too. ann :-)
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