Friday 16 January 2015

2 quilts finished this week!

So this was a red letter week in sewing land. I finished not one but two quilts, one of them start to finish. 
First I finished the binding on my scandi stars quilt - navy blue. Not black or white as recommended by Mary Fons, but a dark neutral none the less. 

I included double batting and a flannel backing, so it is seriously cosy. Also my first quilt with no white- I love it! 

Second quilt was conceived of and finished in 6 days. I learned that a friend at church was in the middle of a course of chemo last weds, and thought what can I do? Make a chemo quilt of course. So I pulled fabric and had it pre washed by Friday, cut Saturday, top sewn by Monday, quilted, bound, washed, dried and delivered on Tuesday, ready for her next treatment on Wednesday. 


 I didn't use batting but quilted it onto a fleece blanket (ikea £3!) so it's small and light enough to fit into a regular bag, but still soft and warm. My friend really liked it, I hope it cheers up a boring hospital room , I wish it could magic her better too ...

I'm sewed out now, I think for the rest of the weekend I'm going to crochet a scarf just for a change of scenery! 

Linking to crazy mom for show and tell time- thank you Amanda Jean!

And Modern Tradition Quilts. Not sure if this will link through though, this blogger app is pretty basic ...

http://moderntraditionquilts.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/keep-it-simple-make-it-fun-37.html?m=1

5 comments:

  1. Love them both, and boy are you quick! What a blessing that chemo quilt will be. It will lift her spirits, even if it doesn't magic her better.

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    1. Thank you Jennie, I know my friend really appreciated the quilt. The focus of a quick turnaround was great, concentrating on her needs, making something cheerful and sturdy - it blessed me too.

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  2. I love your Scandi quilt and I too agree, the navy binding looks better. Great job on two quilts done in one week. I too am in the midst of a chemo quilt for a family member. Great work and enjoy your crochet time. Thank you for sharing it on KISMIF and come back sometime. I'd love to see your projects!--Shannon

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  3. beautiful! i love the big brick pattern, very pleasing and i'm sure cheered up your friend

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  4. Very beautiful and colorful quilts! Great job!

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