UFO baby quilt turned into couch throw
 

I'd made a few baby quilt tops, but no one in my family is adding to our extensive family tree. So, I just started adding extra borders to an unfinished top. Then I read here about "serpentine" stitching in the ditch rather than straight stitching. ..idea! I did that first, then quilted each border according to the fabric pattern. On the multi-colored striped fabric, I had quilted about every 3-4 inches, then read about "matchstick" quilting, so I went back and quilted on each stripe! Feeling really brave, I FMQed around the flowers border using metalic thread. I truly enjoyed practicing my new quilting skills this week. Thanks to QB.

nicely done!

You have done a beautiful job with your quilting . I especially love how you quilted around the flowers and then the curves on the pebbles. Beautiful throw. This one will keep the toes warm on a cold night.

That turned out great! I'm sure a baby would have loved it, but I'm equally sure someone watching TV on a chilly evening will too!

Nice quilt!

Nice job, your quilting is perfect for your quilt design.

What great fabric to practice FMQing on. I do the same on kid panels. It really teaches control. Thanks for sharing your lovely makeover.........perfect for snuggling.

Great job on your quilting!

What is "matchstick" quilting and can anyone identify what stitching is used in the pebbles?