This summer I decided to hand quilt one of two quilt tops I made using fabrics from old shirts and dresses. The batting is sewn together small cut-offs from other quilting projects. The back side is an old duvet cover. And best of all, the binding is an old table cloth. I'm always proud of myself when I can make a quilt without buying new fabrics.
I quilted it with diagonal lines, with dark blue thread. Actually I started with offwhite thread. But I soon realized that it was difficult to sew straight lines through the thickest parts. So I changed to blue, which didn't show very much. I could then go a bit away from the lines, and you can barely see it.
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It looks very cosy! It is a nice use of old fabrics.
ReplyDeleteRich colors all around--front, back and that fabulous binding!
ReplyDeletevery nice I like the colors and old scraps have their uses!
ReplyDeleteGosh you really did use up all your scraps--old clothes, batting, and a table cloth to make this. What a way to recycle! And the result is so pretty. Love it. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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This scrappy quilt looks so comfy. I'm impressed that you quilted it by hand. All those pieces must be something.
ReplyDeleteI like your scrappy quilt and also your previous scrappy ball blog post. They are great examples of Scrap Happiness!
ReplyDeleteTeppet ditt er nydelig. Jeg liker fargene, og jeg er veldig imponert over at du har quiltet det for hånd. Det er et fantastisk arbeid, laget av gjenbruksmaterialer.
ReplyDeleteSender deg en klem, Viola