As expected, the remaining pieces of fabric got smaller (except for some chunks of green). So this quilt mostly has 1.5" squares. In addition, at 20" square, the finished size is about 4" smaller than the other three wall hangings.
This quilt included all of the trimmings from the dresses, the lace and the buttons. I tried to work these into the previous quilts, but they just didn't fit. It's very satisfying to have used every bit from the dresses. I even added one of the original labels onto the hanging sleeve. Because of the hearts and the hodge-podge of trim, I named it Bits of Love.
I kept the quilting simple. The nine patches were stitched just inside the outer edge and around the center square. I stitched around the hearts the same way and made a template to quilt an inner heart. I ran a loose meandering over the green, since I knew it wouldn't show much. The focus is drawn to the hearts and the trimming.
When I was done, all that was left of the dresses was a little pile of scrap. I can't believe I got four whole wall hangings from those outfits. I bet I could have made a small throw quilt from it all! But I think they're prettier and will wear better as wall hangings. Besides, I got to share the love with more people.
All that's left of the dresses |
How fun to be able to use up so much of the dresses! I can imagine how touched your aunts were by the surprise quilts.
ReplyDeleteWhat special gifts! I made my daughters clothes when they were little and did not quilt then. I so wish I had kept the scraps from their dresses. I'm sure your aunt was thrilled. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet quilt. Love it!
ReplyDeleteso meaningful. Good use of the dresses, and I bet it was fun to make. LeeAnna at not afraid of color
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