I’m pleased to report that another one of my Q3 Finish-A-Long projects is complete — I finally got the cheater quilt (made of a cheater patchwork panel) bound and ready to send to my niece. I’ll send it to her with Bri’s quilt (they’re sisters), which I hope to finish this weekend.
I used this method of binding the quilt and it turned out SO MUCH better than the binding on the nautical quilt, although I have a lot of space yet to improve. In some places the stitching on the back binding is farther from the edge than I would prefer, which means I need to be more consistent on the front. I also need to figure out the right seam allowance for the front, too, as that definitely contributes to the issue. Regardless, I’m pleased with it overall.
It looks great from the front, though. The binding is a dusty red solid that I’ve had in my stash for a long time and it perfectly complements the colors of the MoMo print, which has creamy undertones. It’s cute and small and great for a baby. I’m so happy to have this done!
I’ve also finished som zip pouches and have reached the point where I feel confident enough making them that I don’t have to refer to a tutorial or video. These two are just a couple of my overall total finished — I’ll have a later post about them, too, because they are another FAL goal for this quarter. But I liked this photo with the quilt and I did finish them this week, so wanted to include them!
And I am linking up this week to all the linky parties:
- TGIFF at Alycia Quilts
- Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation
- Can I Get a Whoop Whoop at Confessions of a Fabric Addict
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Cute quilt! Finished always feels great. Handy pouches, too. What will you use them for? I use one like that for my crochet hooks.
Thanks! The pouches will actually go to my nieces and nephews to hold pencils and other school supplies — I am waiting for more zippers to arrive so I can finish off the lot. But they are handy and I’m thinking of making a couple for myself to organize my purse and sewing notions. :)
Its perfect! and it will be loved – thats the important part – sending the love ;-)
Thanks — yes, I hope it will be loved. Their older sister already has an auntie quilt, so need to make sure everything is evened out!
What a cute quilt! Who would have that a cheater panel could be so cute! Your niece will love it!
Agreed — I mostly don’t love cheater panels although this one knocked it out of the park I thought. And thanks!
That is cute as can be! I would never have known it was a cheater panel if you hadn’t said so. Definitely perfect for a baby!
Thank you! I have a couple of prints from this (quite old) line and finishing up this project has me itching to use them in something fun. :)
Beautiful quilt, and the binding is great! Love the pouches too ;)
Thank you! The pouches are fun to make now that I am confident with installing a zipper. :)
Those pouches are so cute.
Thanks!