Quilt progress

I actually have three quilts on the go at the moment. Mainly because it's not as simple as sitting down to sew a quilt from start to finish - there are a lot of steps in the process. When I'm halted with one quilt (waiting for fabric to arrive) then I can get on with a different quilt.

Quilt 1



Seen here, here, and here. This is a king-sized quilt for our bed. I've finished piecing the quilt top (except for the border) and have ordered the backing fabric, which I'm thrilled with - can't wait for it to arrive.

Here's how I've done with the process:

• decide on design
• buy fabric for the front - [possibly still need border fabric; I'll see if I like the backing fabric for the border and if there's enough]
• buy fabric for the back
• buy fabric for the binding
• buy batting
• cut the pieces for the front - [still have to do border]
• piece the front of the quilt - [still have to do border]
• cut the pieces for the back unless using whole cloth
• piece the back of the quilt if applicable
• baste the quilt unless sending out to long-arm quilter
• do the quilting / have the quilting done
• cut and prepare the binding
• machine stitch the binding on
• hand finish the binding
• wash and dry

 Quilt 2



Seen here and here. I've been busy working on this one this week as and when I have energy. 







Here's how I've done with the process:

• decide on design
• buy fabric for the front
• buy fabric for the back
• buy fabric for the binding
• buy batting
• cut the pieces for the front
• piece the front of the quilt - [busy with this]
• cut the pieces for the back unless using whole cloth - [using whole cloth]
• piece the back of the quilt if applicable - [using whole cloth]
• baste the quilt unless sending out to long-arm quilter
• do the quilting / have the quilting done
• cut and prepare the binding
• machine stitch the binding on
• hand finish the binding
• wash and dry

Quilt 3



This is a quilt for Noah. He has had a lot of input - in fact, I've had to rein him in at times and remind him that while I'm making the quilt for him, I am the one making the quilt and it's actually my project! Who knew he was so opinionated about quilts! Together we've decided on a design and fabrics that he is happy with. I just need to buy a little more, then I can start piecing. I'm actually really excited about this quilt; I think it's going to be fabulous when it's done.

• decide on design
• buy fabric for the front - [still need 5 more fat quarters]
• buy fabric for the back
• buy fabric for the binding
• buy batting
• cut the pieces for the front - [have done some but don't have all the fabric]
• piece the front of the quilt
• cut the pieces for the back unless using whole cloth
• piece the back of the quilt if applicable
• baste the quilt unless sending out to long-arm quilter
• do the quilting / have the quilting done
• cut and prepare the binding
• machine stitch the binding on
• hand finish the binding
• wash and dry