I had a couple of fat quarters that I wasn't doing anything with, and of course, LOTS of batting scraps. I found a couple of patters in the back of a quilting book that I had, and traced the pattern onto the fabric. Stitched the batting scraps to the pattern, cut out precisely around the pattern. Then I made a quilt sandwich from that top piece and another whole flat piece of batting. I basted, then quilted the whole thing.
I know the lighting isn't the best, and the stitches are kind of "lost" in the fabric, but truthfully, I was really proud of what I did. The whole process took just an afternoon, so it works up really pretty quickly.
I would have taken pics of the process, but honestly, I had no idea it would turn out as good as it did. I just thought that it would be something else to fill up the trash bin at the end of the day. I'm not sure what I will do with it just yet...make into a pillow top? just frame it? (this really is an accomplishment for me after all), or maybe bind it and call it a day? Not sure, right now, I'm still surprised that it actually worked out.
I have read, (OK on Leah's blog again) about how you are to use water soluble thread in the top of the machine as the top layer of batting is stitched to the quilt top. I just could not wrap my head around this step. OK...I get it now! There is really such thread build up by the time you are finished that having a thread that would just wash away makes PERFECT sense! So.....guess what I am ordering next from Leah!!!
Anyway, just wanted to share my "day off" from the strip quilt. I really can't wait to show some pics of that finished quilt. I think its going to look awesome on my friends antique bed!
Till next time!
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