I did very simple quilting on my grandson's Happy Town Play Quilt. I first began outlining the roads on the front but thought the stitching looked very random on the back side. So I stopped, ripped it out, and started over. I decided to just stitch in the ditch between the rows in back, occasionally stitching in the center of the wider strips of fabric.
I preshrunk everything ahead of time, including the batting, because I don't want the quilt to shrink. It's designed to be a playmat, so I want it to be as smooth as possible.
I used one of the fabrics on the back for the binding. I handstitched the binding while watching Downton Abbey Season 1. I didn't become a fan until Season 3 so have some catching up to do!
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It turned out cute! I grew up running my matchbox cars on the sashing of the quilt my Greatgrandmother had made for my parents. Thank goodness that quilt is still in great shape. It now hangs over a rung in a ladder in my guest bedroom.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun memories you have, Cheryl! And how wonderful that you have your Great Grandmother's quilt in your home now!
DeleteWhat a great quilt. Your grandson is going to love playing on it! It turned out great front and back.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! I had fun making it.
DeleteSusan, It is a terrific quilt! The binding looks like tire tracks kinda..the whole quilt is too fun. Good thinking on the preshrinking too for it to be a playmat so there aren't so many bumps in the road. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI had never thought about the binding looking like tire tracks, but you're right, Lisa! I just found three baby-sized wooden cars to go with the quilt so hopefully there won't be any bumps in the road!
DeleteAdorable front and back!!! He will be so happy with it and spend many hours exploring his "town"!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! My daughter-in-law chose the Happy Town panel, and I thought it looked like a lot of fun.
DeleteWhat little boy wouldn't love that quilt. I can just visualize the quilt in use.
ReplyDeleteI was imagining a little boy playing on it while I was making it. I can't wait to be a grandma!
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