I have also made a baby quilt for a colleague from the hospice whose wife is expecting, he wanted a quilt with animals etc on so came up with this cot quilt it measures 45" x 36". I have done squiggly quilting in the yellow squares (FMQ) and assorted lines on the blocks with the walking foot, sorry quilting does not seem to show on the photo.
I made far more blocks than necessary so made a smaller one out of the left overs which measures 32" x 35"quilted in a similar way to the bigger one, not sure what this will be used for but it will just sit on the spare bed along with other quilts till someone wants it.
No stitching this weekend as have Alfie here and he is moulting all over the place but plan to push on with more syringe driver bags and also some tiny bags for rings to go in when returning them to relatives, Helen also said they would like some little bags for locks of hair that relatives request when they lose a dear one so will work on some of those too
33 comments:
I think your lone star looks great. I haven't tackled one of those - yet.
Good on you make things for hospice. Do you have a pattern you can recommend?
All quilts look great and I have never sewed a lonestar, which I think is difficult because of the accuracy you need.
Nana
The lone star quilt is so wonderful…..love the scrappy look to it. AND….gosh, the baby quilts are so cheerful and a very good use of scraps. Your color placement was done so well.
I love your finished lone star, the quilting really adds to the design! Your baby quilts look great too, I know just what you mean about the growing pile of quilts looking for a home!
I love your finished lone star, the quilting really adds to the design! Your baby quilts look great too, I know just what you mean about the growing pile of quilts looking for a home!
Your Lone Star looks great Margaret, I understand it's not an easy quilt to make!! And wow, 3 finishes in one post - well done :-)
Your Lone Star is so beautiful. I have never tried to sew on myself.
Your Lone Star quilt is very pretty in your colour choices, and good on you creating for Hospice.
As usual, your colors are great. The lone star has a nice scrappy look. Congrats on doing one and finishing it. You are much braver than I. The baby quilts are so sweet with the animals. The smaller one could be a doll quilt for a larger doll. Glad you are having fun with all these.
love the lone star,the corners look fine to me.
Briony
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I really like the pieces border of that Lone Star quilt and I really don't see any problems with it. And I love what your plans for hospice. It is so thoughtful and sweet of you. Those bags will be treasure.
From the photo your lone star looks wondeful! I have not tackled one of those yet, not sure I want to, I have heard they are difficult so an extra congratulations to you for finishing not one but two. Love the border. Very happy baby quilts!
I like very much the baby quilts! And the idea of a doll quilt. Smaller the better for me, loving all things small. Your work is lovely, and the hospice offerings so much so, because that handmade touch is so good in a clinical setting.
The Lone Star is one of the most difficult patterns, I belive. You have done a great job and whoever gets to use it will not be lonely as your love is sewn into it.
Your lone star quilt looks lovely The baby quilts are so cute . I love the way you combine the prints and color and come up with a beautiful quilt , as always !! Your hard work shows in all your creations . :)
The second small one is perfect for a newborn, or in a car seat, or a bassinet. I love the quilting on your lone star - it's a great looking quilt and those angles are perfect for it.
Beautiful quilts! Love the duck and giraffe print fabric.
Great-looking baby quilts, and the Lone Star is gorgeous!
well done on the baby quilts and the lone star looks fabulous
Your 3 quilts are beautiful, I love your star quilt.
Well done on completing the Lone Star. I don't know if I'll ever tackle machine piecing diamonds - they seem so complicated for cutting and stitching.
Beautiful work, mine came out with a little yent in the middle!
The lonestar looks good to me. I cannot even tell where you had probelms piecing it.
I think that is a thing that only you can notice.
KATRIN W.
Your Lone Star looks very pretty, I love the colours you used!
I hope you will not spend all your time sweeping up after Alfie! Maybe if you distract him, you will be able to stitch a little. :D
The Lone Star is lovely - I love the quilting. I'm sure you will eventually find good homes for you growing pile of spares!
Lone star is on my to do one day list so I am very impressed that you have tackled one already. It looks great Margaret you should be proud of yourself!
Your Lone star quilt is lovely!! I have never attempted one, worried about that center area!! Someday I may try it. Sounds like you have been very busy and enjoying yourself and you will be putting smiles on so many faces. Well done :^)
the lone star quilt is very pretty, I am sure that it will be appreciated and loved by some lucky person!
The lone star is beautiful and also the baby quilt. You are surprising me on and on - with all your creations.
Wonderful Lone Star....those are way too hard for me.
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I didn't know cats moulted. Love the quilts!
your star quilt is beautiful! like the baby quilt to
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