I finished the "Take Four" placemats today. I think it is the first finish since the wedding quilt. I used the print with the white background for the backing on all 6 (like the dominant fabric in the top left placemat).
I made these according to the pattern and turned it pillow cover style. I had a little bit of a hard time doing the hand stitching to close the openings, holding a hand sewing needle really hurts my thumbs. Halfway through the 3rd one I took some Advil and took a break for a while and finished up after the Advil kicked in. I know I need to take something
before I start any hand work but I don't always remember. Anyway the openings turned out good and would be hard to spot. I have some extra fabric left and will make some Hex hot pads to go with these. they are a birthday gift for a granddaughter.
I am almost finished with the baby quilt. Yesterday I got the variegated thread for the sashings, a nice pastel with all of the colors that are in the quilt border. I finished up all the quilting today and have only the binding to do. I have white binding made and ready to go.
The closeup shows the colors in the quilt well, although the serpentine stitching with the variegated thread shows up better in real life. I think it was a better choice than either of the two threads I had considered..
It is a cheerful little quilt and it makes me happy to look at it. I hope the baby feels the same.
2 comments:
I love looking at both the placemats and the quilt. The placemat fabrics and colors are fruity and Spring/Summer like. They would make a meal a satisfying time. The baby quilt is awesome. The fabrics and colors in it are delightful too. That quilt will make a baby quite happy and carefree feeling. It makes ME feel happy and carefree looking at it. :-)
So sweet!
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