I have a very special finish this week; extra special because of the wonderful friend I have made it for. We've been friends since 1996, having met through work. She introduced me and DH in 1998 so we have a lot to be thankful to her for. And because we love Judi so much, it was only fitting the quilt would feature a big heart.
If you've not been on this Robert Kaufman site, you should - lots of great patterns and the pixelated heart was perfect. Apart from the white background squares, all of the coloured fabric was from my stash (some of the fabric has been used in bags, Pants Bags and cushions Judi and her 3 gorgeous girls have had / made with me over the years.) I cut 225 X 4.5" squares but you could make them any size:
I now press my seams open all the time; I have also started to pin differently (after 5 years), I used to put one pin in the centre but now I pin either side of the seam and have found it gives me a much nicer finish:
Lots of pins here:
And - keeping it real - we all make mistakes! Upside down pinning meant a bit of unpicking:
I'm still not fond of straight line quilting so I decided to stick with what I know:
Binding really is my favourite part of making a quilt - I know, crazy lady! I decided to stick to the same colour as the backing as there's enough colour in the heart:
And speaking of the backing, this panel was so fitting:
And the front - including DH's feet (bless him) - it's perfect:
And the label:
I am so grateful for our friendship, Judi, and I love you so very much xx
Linking up with Amanda Jean @Crazy Mom Quilts and Sarah @Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
