Suzanne, a friend from work, requested a quilt for her soon to arrive first grandchild--a boy to be named Cole. So, I set to work on the project at the conclusion of the baby quilt donation project. To keep Suzanne informed about my project I posted updates for her on Facebook. I will include those 'photo journalism' pictures here too.
1. Select the pattern-
2. Select and purchase the fabric-
3. Preshrink and iron the fabric-
4. Cut the pieces according to pattern directions-
5. Oil and set up my old sewing machine 'Caruso'. It has the best stitch and 1/4" mark of any sewing machine-past or present.
6. Sew pieces together-
7. Measure the completed top to determine dimensions for the back and batting. Rule is top dimension + 8".
8. Sew the quilt back and measure and cut the batting-
9. Assemble the ingredients on the long arm machine-
10. Mount the quilt, batting and backing and quilt the sandwich-
11. QC the quilted sandwich-
12. Trim off the excess batting and back-
13. Sew on the prepared binding and label using the modern machine with a walking foot-
14. By hand, sew down the edge of the binding and 2 sides of the label-
Size: 44" x 52" Baby Size
Quilting: Meandering, loopy or oscillating design appropriate for each section (4 bobbins) using blue thread on top and light yellow thread on the back (Omni from Superior Threads).
Backing: Yellow print fabric that matches the sea print on the front. Had to use a section of the front print to have enough for the back.
Batting: 100% Cotton (Warm and Natural)
Binding: Green batik that is also sashing stripes on the front.
Pattern: From "French Braid Transformations" by Jane Hardy Miller. Pattern called 'Stax'. I loaned the book, but I will add a picture of it once it's returned.
Piecing 2012 by Patty. Quilting on long arm quilter Apr 2012 (Patty) Binding by Patty. QC by Spencer.
The book
The pattern
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Location:County Line Quilts
