Quilt Back and Labels
07-26-2010, 11:20 PM
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These are some pictures of the back of a quilt I made for my granddaughter. When I found the fabric I wanted to use there wasn't enough so I did a pieced back with some leftover fabric from the front. This was my first venture with free motion quilting. I was pleased with the results, but I wouldn't want anyone to look too closely.
You may be able to see all the labels I sewed into the binding. This granddaughter has a fascination with labels and always looks for them on her MeMe (the name for her blanket). So I decided to include a few instead of just one.
You may be able to see all the labels I sewed into the binding. This granddaughter has a fascination with labels and always looks for them on her MeMe (the name for her blanket). So I decided to include a few instead of just one.
back of quilt
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bar code showing date (completed a while ago but just getting posted)
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My personal message
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07-26-2010, 11:29 PM
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And here's the last label. I machine embroidered her initials on this one. There were a few other labels with personal information that I chose not to post. With the exception of the embroidered initials all the labels were printed on my home printer. We have two printers and one is more permanent than the other. I printed test samples to see which one would not wash out.
I also had to practice the machine embroider to choose a font and to get the shading I liked using the variegated thread. All in all I was pleased with the results and may do this again for a child's quilt.
I also had to practice the machine embroider to choose a font and to get the shading I liked using the variegated thread. All in all I was pleased with the results and may do this again for a child's quilt.
Embroidered initials
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07-27-2010, 05:47 AM
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Stunning! I hate the idea of piecing a back but you have given me new hope!!!! And some great new ideas.... I am going to save the pic if you don't mind, for reference...My brain just doesn;t hold everything anymore....
What loft batting did you use? It looks like more than low loft....
Ellen :thumbup:
What loft batting did you use? It looks like more than low loft....
Ellen :thumbup:
07-27-2010, 06:19 AM
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If I have to piece a back, I don't want people to be able to tell that I had to do that. This design is perfect for stretching a backing fabric you wanted to use. :thumbup:
I love your labels all over the place and I'm sure your GD will love them too. What a wonderful personal touch that is. :)
I love your labels all over the place and I'm sure your GD will love them too. What a wonderful personal touch that is. :)
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