The Poultry Keeper

jaydee67

This is my first actual quilt - I have added patchwork motifs to throws, done cushions, bags and pillows for a window seat, but this is a first. For wadding I used a fleece blanket - easier to use than wadding and cheap too! The only problem is I made it a year ago and having entered it into a local agricultural show had to make myself finish it by binding the edges today - and the pins holding it in place have left rust spots. Going to try lemon juice and sunlight tomorrow to get rid of them.

Cushion cover

Made this for fun last night while watching tv. Do you think it's fit to enter in the local show?

Entered 3 'other materials' - going to put in the washing line/ beach finds one, the fruit juice carton one and ...

NannyP · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject:

Very clever Ginger beer can thingy, and yes, enter it as it is so unusual. Love the quilt, and what a good idea using a fleece blanket for wadding.

Guess who has just bought herself a sewing machine??
Guess who has no idea what she will do with it, apart from taking things in or letting things out?
Guess who is now wondering how to do patchwork quilts?
Guess who thinks that practicing by making cushions covers could be a good plan?

jaydee67 · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject:

Umm - you? Wink

There are lots of books on the market, I have this one: Quick Colourful Quilts - amazon link and I really like it - the quilt I made comes from a pattern in it, also used the pattern for a bag and most would adapt to cushion covers.

NannyP · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject:

Yes, me, well done Jaydee Laughing

Thanks, will look at the book....and maybe have a look around online for some ideas. Need to begin a fabric collection.....a dearth of charity shops in France makes that less easy.

Very Happy