It measures 32" square and will be for the NICU unit at our regional hospital. I'd seen the pattern online and thought to try it. It's a easy and quick pattern.
After quilting the last baby quilt flat with all the FMQ, decided to do just squiggly lines on this one. It'll do. For speed I like to bring the backing from the back forward to make a quick and easy binding. Always a bit stressful time for me as the way I'd done it before, I've nipped the back fabric. Argh!
Then I folded the backing all the way down, out of the way, so that I can trim off the excess batting. The problem was I couldn't see if the back was too close to the cut line due to my quilting. Before I got any further, I happened to see a quilter online (so sorry I forgot who posted this) who put the backing side up and folded the backing down then laid the ruler on the sandwich.
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Good explanation! I have to admit this is how the local charity and church do their comforter bindings--bringing the backing around to create binding, but I have never had luck at their method. I had it explained more than once, but everyone had a different way of trimming. I have also nicked the binding section right along the edge while trimming, and been very frustrated. Thank you for posting the pictures so I could see the method. Much appreciated here.
ReplyDeleteTwo great baby quilts finished, good for you. I have one as my OMG project this month, and I better get moving or it won't get done!
ReplyDeleteI love this one for a NICU quilt! Is this your design or from a pattern? I'd like to keep it in mind for my guild's charity quilt drive. Thanks for sharing this at Val's!
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