Elizabeth's quilt is 99% finished! It's just in the thread-snipping phase, which is why the 1%. So this is my second quilting endeavor, armed only with my vague notion of what-is-a-quilt, and I think that it's lovely, in it's oh-so-slightly lumpy and vaguely uneven way.
Thank you, Sarah's bed, for being the model. My room is a mess of messes right now, which is next on my list of things to reckon with, after the quilt. So, we ordered a very fluffy batting for this, making it like a very snuggly comforter, but it also was a little hellish to quilt. I really thought I had given myself carpal-tunnel syndrome yesterday as I fed, fed, fed the thing through my machine.
I am excited and a wee bit terrified about how it will fluff up and distribute itself. Hopefully it will be good. Hoping! I'm a little sad that I have to relinquish the first washing and drying, where most of said fluffing and re-distribution will take place. Sadly, I cannot do the washing myself this time, as we don't have a washer or dryer, and I will have to take it to the lovely Sofia at the laundromat across the street, and entrust it to her. She's a good egg, though, and they always do a remarkably beautiful job on my clothes and linens, so I'm sure it will be wonderful.
More of Quilty V 2.0:
So, there you have it, my dears. Please don't be too hard on la quilt, as I have no idea what I'm doing, really. I know it is full of problems, but I kind of love that quilts and blankets do their job just fine, even if they're a little wonky, and have more than their share of...ahem... "character". :)
Off to check off more things from the To-Do list!
Happy Friday my bluebirds!
Comments (10)
As a girl who is terrified of anything quilt related... I think your quilt is beautiful! What a great friend you are!
persephone · July 28, 2006 at 06:56 PM
I am next..my bed saw your quilt and started crying...it threw my IKEA down comforter and said it wanted yours!!!
Jessica · July 28, 2006 at 07:00 PM
I love the colors you've chosen. Mmmm, browns and greens!
Sarah · July 28, 2006 at 07:42 PM
love it. My 2nd quilting attempt wasn't fantastic either. More bumps then lumps, but it still does the job. I love the colours you have choosen too. Beutiful :)
clair · July 28, 2006 at 08:00 PM
Love it Emily, it turned out great!!! And if there is wonkiness then it will just add to it's charm!!! I have squares of old kimonos sitting in a pile waiting, ONE DAY their time will come (I'm too scared to sew with a toddler running around!) I love your LP templates too!Have a great weekend!
thebutterflycollector · July 28, 2006 at 08:23 PM
your industriousness is amazing, emily! was it not just 2 posts ago that you wrote about the quilt? wow! the quilt looks beautiful and i love the colors! hope the recipient does too!
Cathy · July 28, 2006 at 10:04 PM
what pretty fabric you have, grandma
All the better to warm you with, my dear.
corie · July 28, 2006 at 11:29 PM
It's lovely! The extra bits of "character", as you say, are what give it the special handmade quality. Your friends will be reminded that you made it with your own two hands every time you look at it. So special!
meg · July 29, 2006 at 10:23 AM
It is absolutely adorable! I love some of the prints you have used. I am much too scared to even attempt a quilt. I just love your positive attitude towards everything too, it really makes me smile and see my own wonky creations in a new light! :) Keep up the good work. x
Max · July 29, 2006 at 03:06 PM
Emily! Like everything you make, it is amazing. I admire you so much for embarking on such a tedious craft... I can't wait to see future quilties!
Sara K. · July 31, 2006 at 07:01 AM