GirlieWhirlie

but I spent too much in fabric to toss it aside. I bought these 6 1/2 inch chenille blocks at the Paducah show. I cut up 6 1/2 inch 1930's fabric. Never had I seen such an assortment and thought it would be a good toddler quilt with all of the textures. Well...they are not square and you cannot use a 1/4 inch seam as it ravels too much. The chenille kept getting caught on the feed dogs or the walking foot. So I sewed them together as best I could. I am going to tie this with yarn so I can cover up the squares that don't line up.

Do I need a batting in this? If so, I want a very thin batting. Any suggestions? Also, what binding should I do with this. I was thinking about just sewing a backing right sides together and turning it and just stitch around the edges to keep it in place.

Tallulah

Your quote: Do I need a batting in this? If so, I want a very thin batting. Any suggestions? Also, what binding should I do with this. I was thinking about just sewing a backing right sides together and turning it and just stitch around the edges to keep it in place.

I think that turning it makes a lot of sense. Good luck with it.

dltaylor

That is really pretty.

eastermarie

You could use a prewashed piece of flannel for the batting, or a sheet blanket( make sure you prewash it as well). You could even use a heavier weight of muslin, not that super thin stuff you can read through. It will be a quilt that a toddler will enjoy or even get dragged around as a comfort blankie.

Jammin' Jane

What a fun quilt! I'm happy for you that you're finishing it! You'll be so happy to get it off you to-do list. If you use a flannel backing, you wouldn't need to put batting in it. I like your idea of how to finish it. It will be very cuddly!!

quilt addict

I don't think you would need a batting. I turn alot of my small quilts for kids. they don't care about binding. ;-)

It is very cute!

ann clare

Beautikul

quiltsRfun

Turned out nice. I see my old (long ago worn out) bedspread in some of those blocks. LOL

Ramona Byrd

When I did a quilt like this many years ago, I do remember tying it two times, crossing each other. That way it really did block the mismatched corners, and with thick yarn it was pretty.

PaperPrincess

How about buttons in the corners? If it's for an infant that's probably not a good idea, but for a bit older child I think it would be cute & really hide the intersections. I would also go with the flannel back & no batting.