these two photos were just after the binding was sewn onto one side, but they're the only photos i have of the quilting. in hindsight, i should have basted it better (more safety pins!) and probably quilted another line in between the ones i did. my machine arm can't really handle a quilt of this size very well, but for a first try, i'm pretty happy with it.
for the last part, i sat down, snuggled under the quilt and hand sewed the binding to the other side.
and about 4 or 5 hours (total) later, my picnic quilt was finished...
just in time for a friend's park wedding celebration! i should have taken the chance to get some fun outdoor quilt shots, but all i have is this:
it was perfect. when we arrived, there weren't very many people there yet, and Ro got sleepy. he took a quick nap, stretched out on the quilt. later, 3 or 4 of us sat, with plenty of room, drinking, eating and being merry.
must plan more picnics next summer just to use it. :)
1 comment:
That's a lovely quilt it is so bright and cheery. I hope you get lots of chances to use it next summer, even this autumn!
What are you going to make next?
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