The last of the projects from last week's crazy, insane craft-a-thon is this flannel lap quilt. Dave picked up the patterned flannels last year at Hancocks, and in the spirit of using what I have, I decided to make them into a quilt for my mom.I didn't put any batting in between the two layers since I used flannel for the back also, and it was plenty heavy and warm that way.
I also got brave and put the binding on with the sewing machine. It looks wonky but for some reason there is no piping foot with the Huskystar, so I had to use the zipper foot. I didn't think my fingers could take hand sewing the binding through flannel.There was a small disaster with the layout since Jack came home from the train show and was very upset to see that I had the strips laying on his car rug. So what's a boy to do but pick up all the pieces and throw them elsewhere on the floor? Oy. Oh well, rows 2 and 3 have purple on top of purple now. Life goes on. :-)
I secretly wish I were keeping it. I love the soft pastel wintery prints.
Very cute. I love flannel blankets! They're so cozy. I found a couple of vintage ones at garage sales within the past year or so.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I'd have a hard time giving it away, too. Those soft colors are so cozy!
ReplyDeleteI might be totally off base here, but when I saw this I thought of you!
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Beautiful! I'd be tempted to keep it too!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how warm that must be! And soft!
ReplyDeleteHeavy blankets on a cold night are one of my greatest pleasures. Rare indeed since moving to SoCal. Your mom is going to love this!
ReplyDeleteYou've given me an idea for a blog post of my own...
ReplyDeleteI bind almost all my quilts with my machine. I actually make the back of the quilt big enough to roll around to the front to make the binding. I read about it in a book. I use my walking presser foot for this, but you could use a plain foot if you don't have a walking one for your machine.
When I have time I'll try to post a tutorial with photos for you.
About the walking foot: If you're going to do a lot of sewing through many layers, like quilting, a walking foot is really worth the investment. It really helps out with preventing puckers and shifting. I don't know if they make one for the Husky; I have a Bernina.
I love flannel. The fabrics are wonderful in this!
ReplyDeleteTypepad didn't email me the comment you wrote on my blog for some reason, so I hope you don't mind if I reply to it here. Thank you very much for commiserating with me and not calling me out for whining. (Which I totally was. Pouty lip and everything.) It's good to know that I'm not alone and that I have such supportive blog friends!
ReplyDeleteVery nice job and I know your Mom is going to love it. I love using what I have and it makes for some VERY creative crafts.
ReplyDelete:) Bren
Looks very cozy. Aren't you worried about your Mom seeing it though? I haven't posted any of my holiday crafty gifts because of my peeking family.
ReplyDeleteCute! Love the purple snowflake fabric. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, yummy! Flannel blankets are my favorite -- fun to make and so cozy! Love the pics of Jack in your previous post too -- what a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos and your talent. I wish I got that sewing gene from my Mom~ Jack is so cute!
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oh my gosh, he just threw the pieces off? :D Silly boy!
ReplyDeleteThat's so beautiful! I'd be wanting to keep it, too.
ReplyDeletei adore the soft colors as well. sorry i have been such a poor commenter as of late!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Sarah. So cozy and warm looking!
ReplyDeleteI also love the pastel wintery colors and prints on that fabric. What a wonderful lap quilt. I don't know how you get so much done with a toddler running around!!
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ReplyDeleteI featured you on my blog today because of your super creative idea in bleaching and dying bottlebrush trees. Thanks so much for the idea and it worked beautifully. :) Bren
Ps. also tablecloth friday is today I forgot yesterday.
Such a pretty and cozy quilt. Your Mom will be so happy. Love reading about silly Jack. Still cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSomeday when Jack is twenty your Mom can show him the quilt and say " Now this is from when you were having a little fit..." or maybe you will show Jack's children and they will love the idea of their father having a tantrum. It's even nicer (if that's possible) because it has a story.
ReplyDeletelol on Jack throwing all your carefully planned placement of colors...at least you're not me b/c I messed up my carefully planned placement of colors all by myself! lol. either way, it looks beautiful - great job!
ReplyDeletebtw, I'm having a giveaway on my The Chic Life blog...stop by and enter if you have a moment. :)
It looks so lovely! I love how you used flannel for the top & bottom of it!
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