So one of my life long goals is to make a quilt. Now this might not sound like much for my super crafty and sew all their kids halloween costumes sister and sisters-in-law, but the last time I touched a sewing machine was in junior high home economics when I opted to make a wrap skirt so I could avoid a zipper.
Anyway, on my road to this goal I thought I would start first with a baby quilt since I've got one on the way and they are smaller. And so began my sewing project. Luckily I was able to fly to Winnipeg with cheap airline tickets ($49.00), kidnap Julie and Eden in Minneapolis with Mom, to help me learn to sew. We bought the fabric in Fergus Falls and I sewed straight for 2.5 days. It was lots of fun and I impressed myself.
Take a look at the final project...
Some of the fabric, I am missing the backing.
The pieces sewn together.
Adding the backing. It may look like I am doing nothing in this picture, but I was actually practicing on that small green piece of fabric.
And it is done! I even hand stitched the backing that folds over. I just realized I don't have a picture of the back yet, but it is the material that boarders the front of the quilt.
Julie made a great pillow with the extra fabric to go with. Thanks Julie, it looks great!
6 comments:
Valerie, you did a great job. I love the colours and think it will look good with your animal bedding.
Love the pictures! I still think everything turned out beautifully! I can't wait to see your next project. :)
Holy Chicken! That is awesome. I am impressed. One day I will get the nerve to try and be craft...one day.
You did a fantastic job! A very nice quilt your babe will treasure forever!
There is an open invitation for anyone to come and be crafty here. I've got a lot of supplies already to have fun!
yeah!!!
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