arranging pieces ready for machining
made-up border strips
I’ve done it!
The cot quilt is now almost ready for the new arrival. I have made a border using scraps left over from the hexagon ‘stars’ (see Up-cycled History and Hexagonal Biscuits!). Surprised at how much material I had left over.
Apart from the border pieces which I machined, the quilt has all been sewn together by hand. I just have a few evenings of stitching left to do to ensure the ‘sandwich’ of quilt top, wadding and backing stay together. For the record, it measures 62″ x 40″ (156cm x 102cm approx.). Begun back in February, it has taken about 3 months of evenings to complete, easier as the days became longer and the light increased. My finger is as callused as a finger-picking guitar player but worth every minute.
Now I can’t wait to give it to the new parents. I do hope they like it……..
close-up detail
The finished article!
What a beautiful finished product and a true labour of love! I can’t wait to see it fully installed in the nursery. Lots of love xx
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With love indeed. Not a labour, more a pleasure. xxx
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This is stunningly beautiful! I am so much in awe Caro!
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Thanks Anja……I am really quite pleased with the way it has come out……not bad for a first attempt, and making it up as I go along! Got the bug now….planning a small production of them….oh dear, not enough time for life!
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The quilt looks so beautiful, Caro, “a work of art”
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Thank you David, you have seen it grow from small beginnings.
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