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Thursday, April 28, 2011

i've been so busy that i forgot to post a finished photo of the baby quilt that my daughter and i made.
the blocks were put together while she was in Honduras and sewn by hand as she had no electricity. she used thrifted fabrics: the large middle squares were salvaged from a cotton man's shirt and the strips were salvaged from a set of flannel receiving blankets. upon returning from a Christmas visit i was able to bring them home and set about finishing the quilt. i squared up the blocks, set them together and added borders. then quilted using a heavier thread and a utility stitch.
i used the same fabric on the back as i did for the borders.
the binding is a double fold chambray.
i have forgotten the measurements of this one.


i happened to find a small bear that fit nicely into the pocket from the man's shirt that she used. it looks pretty cosy in there~!


the patch that she sewed onto the pocket was salvaged off of a thrifted baby garment.



this is the quilt top that i recently finished for an upcoming community fundraiser/auction. it measures approximately 40" square and i used only scrap fabrics to complete it.
i've pieced a flannel back for it and it's going to the machine quilter very soon.

5 comments:

  1. Two very cool quilts! The little bear in the pocket is perfect and what's not to like about a string quilt?! Woo-hoo!

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  2. Hi LibbyQ!
    Both quilts are wonderful! Your daughter is talented, too! It's so nice to see you, friend!

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  3. Your baby quilt is so sweet! Just shows you don't need expensive fabrics for a successful quilt.
    Love the string quilt, too. They are always so much fun!

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  4. what a cute quilt with the receiving blankets and bear!!
    love the string quilt - I'm sure it will raise a lot of money - great colors

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  5. Love the baby quilt - so unique with the little teddy bear pocket for a lucky little one! And so special to make it with your daughter! The string quilt you made for the fundraiser is great too and a nice way to use up scraps!

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