I know. I know. Christmas was 4 days ago. But I have finally finished the quilt top.
Christmas morning I had the rows assembled but that was as far as I got. I had to stop around 11:00 in the morning so I could at least wrap what I had completed. It’s not the first time I haven’t finished a gift quilt in time. By I usually have the top more completed than this. Oh well. Ellen will forgive me. Right Ellen?
Christmas afternoon Ellen got what she called a big tootsie roll. I had rolled up the rows of the quilt, along with the border fabric. I had printed a copy of what the quilt will look like when completed off Electric Quilt 5.0 (software for designing quilts). She didn’t look very excited. But she works retail, so I think she was tired from the Christmas rush at work.
Today, the Monday after Christmas, I have finally finished the quilt top. I really like the way it turned out. I love the barn raising setting. Now I just have to quilt it. I have a few ideas as to the quilting design. We will see what happens when I load it on my machine.
I’m not sure what I want to use for batting. I’m leaning toward Quilters Dream Blend. It’s a nice weight with a little poly to give it more loft that a plain cotton. Ellen did not have a preference. So it’s up to me. Any opinions?
C
Hi Cathy,
It’s gorgeous … I love the colours you used. I don’t have much experience with different types of batting… I’ve only used warm and natural cotton except for my first quilt, and I can’t remember what that was. I’m sure whatever you decide will be gorgeous.
Happy New Year,
Michele
Quilting Gallery
Thank you for the compliment.
I will post it when it is done.
C
Hi Cathy. I really like Ellen’s quilt. The colors are great and the layout is good too. Did you show this at Hannah Dustin yet?
Glennie