Here it is October and I haven't had a single month so far this year that I have posted a photo every day for a month like I have in the past. Since I actually thought of this on the first day of the month, I think I will start this today!
Today's photo is not one I actually took today, but I can make up any rules I want for this Post a Photo Every Day This Month Quest. Because this being my blog and all, you know.
These are photos of a flannel quilt I made for my son-in-law's birthday. It's measures 56x72.
This was a kit that I bought last spring. I had never made a quilt with flannel before. This flannel was thinner than flannel I have bought in the past to make nightgowns, or shirts.
I had left over fabric, so I made a smaller star block for the back. I love how it turned out!
As usual, I sent the quilt to the
Missouri Star Quilt Company for the quilting. (Sandwiching a quilt and then trying to quilt it with my machine is not my favorite.) I was not sure about the square design I chose for the quilting, but it turns out that I really love it! It works for the star design and it works that this quilt is for a man.
I try to make the label blend into the backing. I think I made this one blend in a little bit too well. Oh well, lesson learned.
After I washed it, this quilt felt so very soft. Loved it! I hope my son-in-law enjoys it this winter (and many to come.)
1 comment:
That's a beautiful quilt! If your SIL doesn't enjoy it, I know where you can send it. ha!
I've often thought about making a quilt from flannel. I hand quilt and wonder/worry if it will be more difficult to quilt.
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