You all may remember I was working on a quilt for B's birthday. I did actually finish it just a few days after her B/day, the 4th of July. I have been informed, however, that I never posted pictures of it! So, here it is. She is pleased with it, and it is on her bed to cover her every night when she's sleeping. She doesn't seem to pack it around the house as much as C does with his, but she still tells me thank you frequently for her birthday present.Some specifics about the quilt: B picked out several fabric prints, and I had to find something "to go" with them to finish it with. It is narrower than C's quilt, but still pretty big. There are 5 applique blocks on the front, and each of them are different. I pieced the back of the quilt with all manner of leftovers I had from the front, so I didn't have to buy more fabric. It's a hodge podge back, but functional. I wish the pictures showed their true colors. They don't look near as nice in these pictures.
3 comments:
All the quilts look great. You have really gotten into this.
How much do you think you spend on fabric for one of the quilts?
Wow Girl, You have become quite the quilter. The one that I started at the same time you started, (I think 5 quilts ago for you) is right where I left it. LOL sigh....someday. Hope you are doing well. Miss you neighbor and think of you often.
Crispy--well, it's hard to say how much one quilt costs to make. My first quilt cost a lot more, because I didn't know what I was doing. I purchased nice material at full price. I guess I figured it would be the only quilt I ever made! I have since "wised up", and also discovered some sources for nice fabric at discount prices. I only buy fabric on sale, 30-60% off retail price, so it's a lot better. And thankfully, with our recent money crunch, I still have enough fabric in my "stash" to keep me busy for a little while! : ) If you ever want to start quilting, let me know and I will steer you in the right direction for the sales. You can benefit from my mistakes, and my learned frugal quilting knowledge. : )
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