It is taking some time but I thought I would show you my 'nearly finished' Mental Mashup lap quilt that I made out of the batik fabrics I got from my trip the Bramble Patch the other week. I didn't follow a pattern - it is simply 3 piles of 8 fabrics cut into 5 pieces and then restitched together.
I am still deciding what to quilt in the lattice around the squares - possibly some leaves as some of the batiks have leaf designs in them.
This is only my second qo at quilting a quilt - the one I did for Dad at christmas was my first. I have bought myself some quilting gloves now which definately makes life easier - but it is still tough getting it through my Janome! I dread to think how I am going to manage when I finally get my queen size sampler quilt top finished - now that will be a challenge!
Well I will take some photos when it is done so you can see it before it goes to it's new home - in the sitting room over my knees! I am definately keeping this one!
Wow you have been busy ,and what jewel colours ,I hadnt heard of variegated thread ,what a great idea ,'thinks' ..must get some ! ..love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful you are doing so well - thought you were coming into to see us today for lunch where are you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBlogging twice in one day - that's good for us. Quilt is looking good. Not long now and it will be finished. Don't forget to show us.
ReplyDeleteI do love batiks and your quilt is lovely, so warm and colourful. I have made 2 children's quilts on my Janome and it is hard work manoevring them about. I have an extension table for my embellisher and I used that with the sewing machine to support the second quilt and it did help.
ReplyDeleteGreat color choices Sarah! Now that's what I call a happy quilt!
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