As we go from late summer into early autumn, the timing was perfect to update my bed quilt and use my newest finish. My Straits of Mackinac has been on it most of the summer, and that quilt definitely has a more “summer” feel to the colors. I love how this quilt fits on the… Continue reading Time to change the bed quilt
Tag: Over the Rainbow quilt
Binding, finally
It’s a good thing I had the day off yesterday. I needed nearly the entire day to bind and then recover from binding my Over the Rainbow quilt. This quilt is possibly the largest one I’ve made, and it’s definitely the heaviest, so extra support was necessary. I brought in one of the tray tables… Continue reading Binding, finally
Ready to tackle binding
I had an unexpected time open up to go ahead and do the work required to create binding for my Over the Rainbow quilt. So I pressed and cut my fabric to create the bias strips. I’ve taken the time to add an extra step that really helps me align the strips as I piece… Continue reading Ready to tackle binding
Sneak peek
I began trimming my other quilt, and I just had to share the quilting that my friend Margie did. It is so lovely. And I think the rainbow variegated thread sets it off perfectly! I’m hoping to spend some time on Friday making and attaching binding. I decided that I’m going to use the same… Continue reading Sneak peek
As promised
My completed quilt Over the Rainbow quilt top, approximately 104″ square. I purchased 10 yards of a black and gray buffalo check plaid flannel for the backing. I need to cut and sew that so I can take it to my quilter. Woohoo!