After one year and two months, I FINALLY finished Dallin's blanket.
I am normally a chronic non-finisher of projects, but I was determined to finish this one that I started when my in-laws were last here in July '08. They are now due to visit (WOOT WOOT!) next month, so I had to finish before Helen and Stu and 'lil baby Brady came.
Based on an idea from my friend Sara to cut up old shirts, I got most of the top fabric from my best friend, Goodwill.
This blanket was sometimes a major pain in the b-u-t-t. And my little $60 sewing machine was a trooper quilting this puppy! At one point, I had to cut the whole blanket in half just to continue quilting. It was my first time sewing on bias binding, so that is a little wonky, but I am so pleased with the outcome. Yes, I am a dork and so very proud of it.
The best part: Dallin loves it and that makes me so happy. I told Paul, though, that if Dallin didn't like it, I would sleep with it!
That is way cute! I'm impressed. Gold star.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I'm amazed at anyone who can work a sewing machine and say words like bias binding.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love it! Great job. So when are you having company? WE STILL need to get together!!!
ReplyDeleteI am SOOO impressed. It really does look professionally quilted! Good job, you crafty Lady!
ReplyDeleteKristen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a woman! That is just so cute. I just mended the cow blanket that all the boys tied for their Dad and that was a major project. The quilt is now half the size as the batting was all falling out, but I have to agree the binding was the worst part. I called my home ec sister,Jean, and she told me about the bias binding and how to do it right, but I just zig-zaged it anyway. Who says there is a right way to do things? It was a lot more fun than cleaning the spice cupboard. Anything to keep from doing cleaning projects. Love, Mom
That looks amazing!!!! I don't know if I'll ever try making something that big :)
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