Sunday, January 18, 2009

18/365




I'm almost done with this quilt that I started over four years ago! I had only made the quilt top, and had gotten frustrated with the squares not lining up perfectly. It sat folded on the bookcase or in my closet for years. Since one of my resolutions for this year is to finish my unfinished projects, I grabbed some bandana print fabric and some flannel from Walmart. Today I sewed on the strips of bandana fabric, and sewed the 3 layers together... the quilt top, some white flannel for the inner layer, and the cute cowboy flannel for the back. Now I just need to top-stitch it and then tie it together with some pretty embroidery floss. I don't think it's too shabby for my very first quilt!
I chose the plaid pieces because they reminded me of the shirts that my Dad always wore. The sole denim square is from a pair of his jeans. The white flannel blanket that I used for the batting was one of my blankies as a baby. There's a lot of special meaning to it for me. :)

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love it :) and I think it's awesome you're sticking to your goals

Anonymous said...

I am HIGHLY impressed. That is beautiful.

Dani said...

It's beautiful!! I love how you included a square from your dad's jeans!

Lo Christine said...

Great job on your quilt! Also stopping by to let you know you are the winner of my giveaway!! Shoot me an email at lochristinejewelry@gmail.com and I'll get your earrings sent right out. Thanks for entering!

chandra said...

That looks great!! Even better is the fact it has special meaning!! WTG!