Well, it didn’t take long but its done! YAY. I spent most of last weekend sandwiching the quilt together. Since it’s a smaller quilt it didn’t take as long as I thought it would and with the right tools it was a piece of cake.
Sandwiching is the process of sewing the top, the soft batting in the middle and the backing all together at once. Depending on the batting, it can get quite thick so I purchased a recommended walking foot for this project as it really does what the name implies. I was able to purchase one on Ebay from a local seller and it was worth every penny!
My favorite part…the quilt backing
I got some great advice from the women at a local quilt shop called The Quilted Fox
. They were very helpful when selecting the right batting and offering different ways in which to stitch the whole thing together.
Close up of quilt trim also known as binding
In addition to the local advice I found many online resources to help me complete the project but the most helpful was this binding tutorial. I think it could be useful on many projects and not just quilting.
Completed Quilt
All in all, I’m really happy with the results. As with any project that’s craft related or not, it comes down to doing a little research, following directions, making sure you have the right tools and taking your time.
I’m sure the quilt will come in handy this winter during late night feedings when its time to snuggle up!