I can say with 100% confidence that this is the messiest quilt I've ever worked with. Ever.
I don't think I'll rid my house of all the tiny bits of thread this baby shed any time soon. Between the ragged edges of the homespuns (which are scraggly to begin with) and the clipped seam allowances, geez Louise! I washed it inside a pillowcase, but my poor dryer was having fits. And have you ever tried to Swiffer with an 11-lb. cat attached to the handle? It's a challenge.
The quilt's not very big (10" blocks), but it's a perfect baby/car quilt -- very lightweight, and incredibly soft and cuddly. I ended up binding it because I couldn't stand how sloppy all the fringe was around the edges. At least this way it's all contained, so to speak.
It was really fast because the ragged edge blocks on top were sewn down as I quilted it. Had I not run out of batting halfway through, this probably could have been done this in an afternoon.
I may actually do another one of these, I really like the look of the plaids. Next time though, I'll be better prepared to deal with the mess.
So knock another one off the UFO list and add it to the pile of the past week's finishes! I've been busy!
6 comments:
I have lots of scrap batting (Hobbs Heirloom) about 12-14" wide by the length of a quilt that I would be happy to send to you when you are ready to do the next one.
It is very cute -- I've never made a rag quilt but have thought about it thanks to all the batting scraps I have!
Very cute - do I see the U of M colors?
I have never made one of those quilts, but my friend have. They are the best quilts to go to a game or picnic. You did a fantastic job and I am sure that you will end up making another soon, even with the mess.
Cute! I have never made a rag quilt but it looks like fun.
Oooo, I love this one! I have a big soft spot for blue plaids. This one looks so cuddly! Congrats on the finish!
I made a rag quilt with denims, and yes, it's a messy process. And, FYI, it will continue to shed every time it's washed, for quite awhile. I might have to make another one of these with all my batting scraps, and I have bins and bins full of plaids. Hmmmm. . .what'dya think?
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