Aunt Linda sent a queen bed sized quilt top and back that she pieced from Christmas fabric. Overall, the quilt is gorgeous!
The quilting was delayed by my Covid and Covid rebound illnesses. But, finally, I got it started.
The thread kept breaking at first which I attributed to the metallic printing on the backing fabrics. I switched to a larger, titanium coated needle and the problem was solved.
The back was built from squares of fabric, sashing, and cornerstones. It measured square, but the bottom back did not turn out as even as I would have wanted. I need to study about longarming with built backs.
- 70” x 80" Queen bed sized
- Quilted in wavy lines to resemble hanging boughs (garlands or swag) used for Christmas decorations. Used light tan thread “Light Tan” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 11 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
- Backing: A built back made from large squares of fabric with sashing and cornerstones. The backing was supplied by Aunt Linda.
- Batting: 100% cotton “Quilter’s Dream Cotton Select” by Quilter’s Dream.
- Binding: To be done by Aunt Linda
- Pattern: Designed by Aunt Linda
- Piecing by Aunt Linda
- Pinned into frame November 15, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter November 16-18, 2023. (Patty).
- Binding by Aunt Linda
- QC by Mother
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