Not much sewing over the last week, but I've finally taken a snap of the 'camp blanket' that I made for DD1's Brownie camp fire excursions.It really was 'quick and dirty' techniques at their finest. A large (and lovely) Laurel Burch mermaid panel for the centre (what a lovely present that was from her Aunty Nicky), simple maths to add panels for badges to be sewn to, and then a forgiving border which also wraps around the edge to become the binding too. Each part 'stitch and flipped' onto fleece, with a couple of extra lines of 'quilting' across the mermaid panel to stop it from shifting. No more than two hours from idea to completion, as I was able to 'shop my stash' for the fabrics and the fleece backing - and that was with DD2 'helping' me as she was off school that day!
My other 'quick fix' was to not learn how to draw out marvellous quilting designs in Quilt Pro, but instead to purchase a loopy tree design from Urban Threads and trace it using wash-away pen. Much quicker, but I am a little concerned that the hot weather might 'set' the pen. I really didn't envisage summer temperatures so early in the year. I will get around to original quilting designs at some point, but I knew that I only had limited time to set up some hand quilting, and that the drafting stage wouldn't be a fast one for me!I'm back-stitch quilting it over lambs wool wadding and butter muslin backing - and it feels lovely and soft. I've actually made more progress than this shows, but forgot to take a photo of it. It's going to be around for a while, though, so I'll post another picture later in the process.
Hi Plum, just been over to Urban threads, what great designs, thanks for mentioning them. Lovely snuggly quilt as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea. Mine had the blankets from the Guides Association; we appliance their name and cut a diagonal slit so they could wear it like a poncho. I have some yummy mermaid fabric that I use in my I spy quilts. Similar colours and idea to yours, but no idea who the designer is. I'll dig it out and send you a pic, if it's any good you are welcome to it. (tell F she may have to remind you to nag me to remember!)
ReplyDeleteThe Brownie camp blanket is wonderful...I bet the girls love it. (Two hours.....seriously?)
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