I laid out about 8 layers of fabric some were even in several pieces alternating light and dark. Quilted diagonal lines about an inch apart, cut through all but the backing and then bound. I bound with the same fabric as the backing but cut on a bias so there would be some lovely diagonal lines.
8 is a bit much but I was trying to use up some fabric that I wouldn't have used otherwise. It has made for a really heavy crib quilt which is actually really great since both my kiddos love weight on them, just like I do.
My son likes to sleep with the ruffle side down so that the soft side is closer to him. Kids!
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| Mabel admiring the ruffles |
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| Layers all pinned together |
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| Layers cut and quilt bound but not fluffed yet |
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| Close up of the colors in the layers |
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| backing |
Augustsnow
chenille! I purchased a tool to do this but never made a blanket. very nice
ReplyDeleteDitto - bought my special cutter years ago! Wonder where it is now?
ReplyDeleteWas this just regular fabric, not flannel?
ReplyDeleteYes all the fabric was regular cotton fabric. I would recommend a thicker or leave two layers for the back. My back or bottom piece is older so now I wonder about longevity.
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