A brave new morning and I am starting to
quilt with my stop/go button. Of course
I chose a large heavy project as the initial
task but needs must ! This the parent quilt for
my next family pair set.
The beautiful baby
girl arrived last week so this is next on the agenda!
My wonky log cabin has a double 80/20 batt.
The new mom is from Halifax so cold winters and
warm blankets are a way of life. We freeze here in
Alberta most of the time so double batt it is!
The sandwich ended up quite heavy but my
quilting setup supports the project well and
carries the weight for me.
The quilting pattern is just a variable
sketch line across the color block.
items in the strips. A pair of Christmas stockings,
Stitching down the length of the block
sections make less seams to cross.
The stop/go button was very hard to get used to!
I keep putting my foot to the floor like I'm
teaching a teenager to drive! The stitching keeps
going until you hit the button! Getting the lines
in the correct place while hitting the button takes a
bit of finger dexterity. Jack the Ripper and I had to
correct a few jig jags but my driving is getting better!
Another hour (or two) and I trimmed, bound and labeled!
makes the quilting stand out!
Ready to be paired up with the pink
baby log cabin for a nice welcome package!
That does look like it will keep you nice and warm! Hard work pushing it through the machine though, I am sure you need a rest after all that.
ReplyDeleteOff to community clean up this am so not much of a rest day! More sewing ahead
Deletein the evening tho!
nice - family quilts - look so cozy and fun
ReplyDeleteThey are very fun to make and fun to give! Gotta love a traditional pattern like the log cabin!
DeleteBeautiful! Two lovely warm quilts for the little family, such a wonderful gift you are sending them.
ReplyDeleteThey are well received and I find many young families aren't fortunate enough to be related to a quilter!
DeleteA "stop-go" does take a bit of getting used to, but persevere and you may get used to it to the point of saying you will never go back. I learned to love mine and even insisted on it for my new machine.
ReplyDeleteYep, I have a friend with a bad knee and she says it is a life safer! Who knew!
DeleteThat's a beautiful quilt finish, and I know it will be loved and appreciated! I've never sewn with the stop/go button - maybe I should try that!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am getting very attached to log cabins!
DeleteI get so energized by all the piecing and quilting you do. I keep thinking it's time to do some version of a log cabin soon. So far, I haven't succumbed. Love the wiggle stitch on the quilt. I think I'll try that one next time.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I still have lots and lots of scraps tho?! !
DeleteYour wonky log cabin block is just delightful; such cheerful energy and playfulness in your fabrics and color palette! I love the way you incorporated a leftover block into your label, too. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I guess scrap quilts are the product of everyone who contributes. It makes them very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet welcome package!! and double batting - it should definitely keep them warm!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I love a nice weightly quilt!
DeleteWhat a lovely package of quilts! The parents and the new born are simply going to love them. Thank you for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteA Family quilt pair does make a nice gift! If I gifted a quilt for a wedding, I try to make a child's quilt if they have a baby!
ReplyDeleteBless your heart, I don't even like to try to sew with my Start/Stop button!! But that is a fun quilt and a sweet welcome package! I love heavy quilts...reminds me of those my Granny used to make! Thanks for sharing with us on MM.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did of quilting this lovely piece of yours. Both quilts are sweet and will be so appreciated.
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