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Very cute & colorful!

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Originally Posted by mollymct

Update on my first quilt.

The borders are on!! Wahoo! For some reason, I had to really wrestle with the last miter, but there it is!!

I have batting and backing fabric, so next I'm reading up on basting. What technique do you like?

Also, I guess as far as quilting (another first!!), it will be SID, though that is where the most material/layers are!! Very bulky because my fabrics are all knits that have fusible interfacing and have been sewn to a muslin foundation. Any tips here??

Thanks to everyone who has helped and encouraged me so far!! The end is in sight!

Instead of doing SID, maybe stitch a 1/4" to the sides of the seams? Might be a little bit more work but you wouldn't have to deal with the bulk in the seams.

What a cute quilt. i love the colors. It is a very happy quilt. Nice job!

Your quilt is very pretty ... you have done a great job!

Your quilt is beautiful! I can't believe you had the nerve to try mitered borders your first time out! Well done!

Very cute quilt. When I have made foundation quilts, I've only used flannel as a batting since it is already pretty thick. This will make a nice weight quilt and will dry quickly when washed. You did a very nice job.

Thanks so much everyone! :)

I think I may tie it. I'd like to quilt it but I would be sick if I messed up the top because of the quilting. I don't know...torn here.

I love the fabric! Is that an Atlanta Braves piece on there?? :)