Seven years ago, I donated this poinsettia quilt for a work raffle gift basket.
Kitty cat quilt in the wild, more about that process below.
Day 5 to the Countdown to Christmas highlights quilting, with one project completed last month. When I was organizing my plaid and Christmas fabric, I discovered the Glad Tidings quilt panel. I know I bought it secondhand but can't remember where and when. It is possible it has been in my stash for a number of years. Since I am back in office, it was time to decorate with one of those types of hangings.
 |
| Pieced backing |
 |
| Selvage showing Glad Tidings fabric by RJR Fabric |
 |
| Detail on the binding stitch |
 |
| Quilt in the cubicle |
I made a number of changes on this project. I used wool rather than cotton batting. I may buy that on my next retail purchase. I think I am allergic to some cotton battings. My nose itches constantly and I sneeze way too much.
Pre-printed panels really are fun to work with. Since the pattern is stamped on, you don't have to piece it.
Rather than cut separate strips for the binding, I used backing as the binding. I have specialty stitches on my Baby Lock and used a star pattern. I will use that method for some gifted quilts. I hand sew the binding for my keeper quilts.
This kitty cat quilt was for a raffle gift basket at work.
A rainy day allowed me to complete this project in one day from start to finish. Total time involved was about 8 hours. The image below is what I call the "unwinding stage." To keep the top and backing from puckering, I wind both onto 8' long painted baseboards. Then I unwind the top, insert the backing, and unwind the backing, pin basting the quilt sandwich together. Mistakes were made, and it isn't a masterpiece but will work well as a cute throw quilt, measuring 48" x 48". I toned down the creepy cat print fabric with purple print borders and kitty in a teacup pink print.
The reason I can give away fabric is I simply buy too much. This stack of mainly chintz and one of my absolute favorites midnight blue batik were $2 at thrift.
I made this Christmas quilt two years ago.
Moving past my creative log jam this year, I also finished off a baby quilt this month. Dash, my daughter's cattle dog, has photobombed my effort.
What I'm Listening to - John Denver Christmas Celebration Concert
