This was so satisfying on several levels! The initial need for quilts and the answer from Preeti and Bernie! Lots of time and effort to organize an undertaking of this magnitude! The long slow timeline made it enjoyable and not stressful. For me personally I used up fabric that was in my stash for a long time. As I cut the neutral backgrounds, I reminisced. Some gifts from friends, some used in other quilts. Even some rescued from the trash!
Some of the stitching needed to be remedied. When you use precuts they are not always equal in width. When you have rescued fabric, it is not always cut precisely.
Pretty soon it was a flimsy!
And a backing was constructed!
Then it was delivered to the quilter. And quickly, in 3 days, returned to me. Binding was already cut.
And it was attached to the quilt.
It's a wrestling match to keep it straight and square going under the walking foot. Tape on the machine bed helped this time.
I thought I was done! Nope, one more corner and the adjacent side.
Then to the dryer and a fold up to go to UPS. I had Mr Busy help me measure. I've never checked a quilt after washing. This one has some shrinkage.....1.5 to 2" top and bottom. That seems like a lot!
But off it went to Bernie on Monday and she had it on Thursday! Yay, UPS!!!!
This was a fun QAL and so simple. I did chose the simplest setting! I got lots of positive comments on it in different stages! I’m so pleased to participate in the worthy cause, Mercyful Quilts. I'm linking up with Bernie and Needle and Foot today, Sunday 8-22-21
Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy (I hope you’ll wear your mask)
your quilt turned out really good - I didn't make this one but the high cost of shipping usually makes me just want to send a money donation instead. My experience with washing and drying a quilt usually has shrinkage anywhere from 2 to 5 inches! so you didn't do badly on yours
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. I agree it is a great pattern for using smaller (leftover?) bits of fabric. The only part I am not looking forward to is the shipping. I can't imagine what it will cost me from Va to Ca. Wyoming is way closer! I'll find out later this week when I get it in the mail or UPS.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. I love how accumulated bits and pieces come together. They were just waiting for this quilt. I always get a lot of shrinkage in my quilts. I wash them the way I think the future owner might, so that’s okay with me. Over time they do relax out a bit, I think. It’s always fun to see what color the color catchers turn as long as the quilt comes through fine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story you told of the process of making this wonderful quilt for Mercy Hospital. Judy, it was such a treat to receive this quilt from you and there is no question, it will be loved by its new owner. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the story of quilt-making process, Judy. I love how we quilters rescue fabric, make it into quilts only to then give it away. It is a lovely finish.
ReplyDeleteI agree that shipping is expensive. An anonymous donor has offered to assist with shipping costs for up to three quilts. You can read about it on this page -https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-positivity-qal-sponsors.html.
I didn’t mean to sound like I was complaining about the shipping, I should have redacted the dollar amount! I am more than happy that I am able to pay to have it quilted and shipped! I am blessed! Thanks though to the anonymous donor! That’s great!
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