When I bought the baby fabric, I didn't want to buy three yards the pattern required for the backing of the baby quilt. I always have lots of fabric leftover from quilt patterns and it usually makes its way into my quilt stash where it stays for a long time. I've been trying to use up the fabric from my stash and it's taking awhile, so I didn't want to add to it. So, I thought I might see if I could use the leftovers from the quilt top for the back!
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| A little close for comfort, but there was just enough for the back! |
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| It looks pretty scrappy, but it works for me! I don't think the baby will notice at all! :) |
I have the backing, batting, and top all pinned together and ready to go. I'm not sure how I'm going to quilt it yet, but I might try and sew about a 1/4 inch from the applique. I'm not sure how that will look though. Any other ideas?
I really like the batting. It's really thin-80% cotton, 20% polyester. I thought it might be too thin, but then I decided that it's going to be a June baby, and it's not going to need a really thick blanket! Thanks Mom for the batting, and thanks Amanda for saving it for me! I really appreciate it!
Haha!!! Glad I saved the batting too! Dad wondered why we were taking it with us??? You need to make sure and rub it in that I packed the right things! Love you, AManda
ReplyDeleteI should do that! :) You did a great job packing all the essentials! Love you!
DeleteLove your new blog! It's fun following the progress of your quilt and baby-to-be! Love you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like it! Yay!!!! Love you too!
DeleteI am so glad to see that the batting went to a quilt for this little baby...when I bought it, I had no idea that it would someday make your babies quilt. It has come a long way.
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Oma
It has come a long way! And it was perfect for the quilt! I still have some left, so maybe I can use it for the next one too. Next quilt, not baby. :) Love you!
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