Tuesday, March 4, 2008

A Quilting Boo-Boo - FIXED!!!!

Well, I finally fixed my quilting boo-boo. The last time I posted about it, I had taken it apart, added borders and laid it out. Now, it's finally together!! And I still like it. For any of you who had problems with your measurements, like me, and all of the blocks didn't come out the same - this was really an easy fix. Unfortunately, I wasted some fabric, but it's all for the greater good - a beautiful quilt.
I added enough fabric around each block to cut them all to 15" (which is where the fabric waste comes in). Then I sewed them all together. It came out pretty nice! All of the block don't line up perfectly, but I like it like that. There are not in exact lines and look a little wonky, but I think that's what makes the quilt.
I was also waiting to show pictures until I had the back and binding fabrics. The brown flowers will be the back and the orange will be the binding. I'm so happy I decided to go with the Katie Jump Rope for both of these. I think they will complete the quilt perfectly.
Now, all of this sits in a nice folded pile until Spring Break, when I make a little trip to see my dear friend, Amanda.

7 comments:

Roxanne said...

It is just lovely Amy!! And I especially love the back fabric. Must get my hands on some of that!! :) You're going to visit Amanda? How fun! You guys will have a blast!

Jen said...

I think your quilt-a-long quilt came out really great. I like the addition of the sashing around the entire quilt as well. It provides a nice eye-resting place before the binding fabric.

Jen (sewandsox)

Linda said...

I love your quilt a long quilt! It turned out really cute!
Thanks again for the fabric! I am coming up with ideas for it! :)

amandajean said...

I think your quilt is absolutely lovely. (kevin even chimed in that it is great!) I can't wait til spring break!!!! ya-hoooo!!!!!!!!

Susan Flemming said...

Hello Amy Jo, thanks for dropping by my blog and taking time to comment.

Your fix worked out great and I'm sure the final quilt is going to be lovely.

AJ said...

I love the fabric that you chose for your quilt. It is beautiful!.

Renee said...

I love your fabric choices for this quilt. It looks beautiful