I have pretty much finished my doll quilt for the swap, all I have to do is sew down the binding.
The stitching looks good and goes really well with the fabrics. But I was having trouble with the wash out pen marks. I tried to dab it with a damp cloth but when it dried the blue bit has just moved to a different place. I eventually gave up and just made the quilt hoping that I will be able to get rid of it later. I am not sure if that was a smart thing to do. You can see a little of the blue on the right side of the flower bud – Do you have any bright ideas?
The piecing was quite simple and love the way the front and the back have turned out. I have even embroidered a label on it (I have magically removed the name to keep the recipient a secret).
When I did the quilt sandwich thing, I put a piece of apricot flannelette behind the stitching to try and hide the thread ends. It does hide the threads, but it does take the whiteness off the fabric.
I only did two lines of hand quilting. I didn’t want to stuff it up and the quilt was a little small for my hoop. It will hold together, and the quilting will hold the flannelette in place but probably would start to look a bit shabby if it was played with a lot or went through a wash. I am hoping that my partner will hang it on a wall – which she has eluded to.
I said I would be hanging them! Is it me? Is it me?
That’s a bit greedy, sorry! Particularly given the beauty I received yesterday!
I have to say it looks absolutely beautiful. I know you don’t make so much anymore, but what you do make is just gorgeous.
No advice on the blue pen, sorry. I hope someone else might be able to point you in the right direction. It’s barely noticeable, though.
Well of course whomever receives this will hang it on her wall, it is a perfect work of art, so adorable…I’m in love!
No advice about the blue pen, I’m afraid. But I looove this quilt too! The fabrics combination just works beautifully.
Really really cute – you should be proud! I think your recipient will be super happy.
Super gorgeous – well done! I’d be happy to hand it on my wall!
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