I really enjoyed not following a pattern for this quilt and designing it myself.
I had one big bit of fabric for the back, but it wasn't wide enough so I used scraps from the front to make it wider.
The machine quilting looks ok from the front (not so good from the back). It definitely improved as I went along.
Terrific quilt - the little pigs are super cute. You have inspired me to have another go at machine quilting - cause hand quilting is just soooo slow! I think I might try a cot quilt - it must be an easier size to manoeuvre.
ReplyDeleteI love it - those little pig faces are so cute and i think that the strip of scraps on the back adds a lot to it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!! Amazing - what wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kate! I really don't know how you find the time with your two littlies (think I need some tips!)
ReplyDeleteKitschy x
You have done a lovely job of the quilt - it is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWOW...I'm in awe!!! That's an adorable quilt. Your niece is so lucky to have something so special from her aunty to treasure for ever. I'm sure you must be her favourite aunty!!!
ReplyDeleteThats gorgeous, I especially love the pig. You just can't have too many pigs in craft I say - they really are cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I found your blog. This is fabulous!!! I just adore it. You are so creative. The colors, the design, the quilting...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the pieced backs. I too am enjoying finishing off some projects. You are working like a machine!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I love it! The quilt is wonderful and you can just see the love that went into it.
ReplyDeleteThat flower quilt is wonderfull!! What a lucky girl is your niece! It's amazing how many things you are finishing and making these days, you must have some super-energy (before the baby is born and perhaps there is less time to craft..)
ReplyDeletelove it- so cute. I agree, the stripes on the back do add to it.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Gorgeous - the pigs are very cute and you did well with the machine quilting flowers - I can't do anything past random swirls.
ReplyDeleteThe piggy quilt looks wonderful Kate. Next you will be writing your own patterns. I am sure your niece will treasure it for years to come too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt!!! Very clever of you to design the whole quilt yourself.... The quilting looks great..
ReplyDeleteJodie
Kate it looks beautiful. I'm so glad you are one of those people that don't worry too much about the back. I love a scrappy back.
ReplyDeleteLove the flowers for quilting too.
I'm sure your neice will love it too.
I. AM. IN. LOVE. WITH. YOU!
ReplyDeleteThis could be very, very dangerous for me & very, very good for you...;) Xxx
So pretty! What a great design and combination of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteJust so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love pieced backs! Your quilting looks wonderful! Okay, I just plain love the whole quilt. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteyou make such beautiful things! wow!
ReplyDeletehow cute. you are so creative!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks so lovely, you will be a very popular aunt!
ReplyDeletepigs and flowers are so pretty!so beautiful for a little girl
ReplyDeleteI love it I love it I love it! I love the pigs, and the quilting and the colours - well done you!
ReplyDeleteKath
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Oh, I love that pig and flower quilt. So cute! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing!
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