First Christmas Quilt Finished!!
I usually cut up any fabric scraps that are smaller than an eighth of a yard into squares. I have a box of squares that I pick from when I am doing a scrappy quilt. They range in size from 2 inches to 5 inches. A couple of year ago, I started making half square triangles from some of the 3 inch squares, half light and half dark. I would make a few when I had a little time, then trim them to make 2 1/2 inch squares. I'd stack them up until I had a hundred, then bundle then together with string. When I had what I figured were enough to make an ocean waves quilt, I started making the blocks, again just a few at a time. Last summer I counted the blocks and I finally had enough for a double size quilt. Since these were quite literally scraps, I am afraid I was not as accurate as I usually try to be. It was going to be a utility quilt for picnics and such. Or an extra quilt if someone stayed over night.
For the last few years I have been making quilts for family members, I had planned on making a dragonfly quilt for my sister that I live with, but she wanted the ocean waves quilt when I got the top done. I usually try to make the larger quilts in 2 or three pieces, because I only have a home machine, and I don't have a very big space to push a quilt through.
Here is the start of laying out the blocks.
I usually cut up any fabric scraps that are smaller than an eighth of a yard into squares. I have a box of squares that I pick from when I am doing a scrappy quilt. They range in size from 2 inches to 5 inches. A couple of year ago, I started making half square triangles from some of the 3 inch squares, half light and half dark. I would make a few when I had a little time, then trim them to make 2 1/2 inch squares. I'd stack them up until I had a hundred, then bundle then together with string. When I had what I figured were enough to make an ocean waves quilt, I started making the blocks, again just a few at a time. Last summer I counted the blocks and I finally had enough for a double size quilt. Since these were quite literally scraps, I am afraid I was not as accurate as I usually try to be. It was going to be a utility quilt for picnics and such. Or an extra quilt if someone stayed over night.
For the last few years I have been making quilts for family members, I had planned on making a dragonfly quilt for my sister that I live with, but she wanted the ocean waves quilt when I got the top done. I usually try to make the larger quilts in 2 or three pieces, because I only have a home machine, and I don't have a very big space to push a quilt through.
Here is the start of laying out the blocks.
I did the quilt in two parts with a seam across the middle. I quilt within about 1 1/2 inches of the seam line. After the quilting is done, I seam the two haves together. First the top is seamed together, then I cut the batting to meet, and whip stitch it together. Then cut the backing so that it overlaps just off center from the previous seams, to reduce the bulk. Then that seam is hand stitched down. Then the hard part is finishing the quilting that was left unquilted. I quilted the borders last. Then binding and it is done. It is also cat approved. I gave it to her last week. She loves it. When I get some other projects done, I may do that special dragonfly quilt for her anyway.
Scamp (on the pillows) and Kali say it is just right.
That's all for now. Happy quilting!!
Susan
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