A quilt for my sister in law

I'm embarrassed to say that I recently finished a quilt for my sister in law. The reason I am embarrassed by this is because I started the quilt in January 2012. I don't ever have any UFOs in my sewing room, with the exception of quilts. Last year garment sewing took priority and my two quilt projects were quickly forgotten.


This past weekend I organized a surprise 30th birthday party for my husband and my in laws came all the way from London. I rushed to get the quilt done in time for my sister in law, Ariana, and I was so happy to be able to give it to her in person.

One of the best feelings is making someone a gift and having them be so grateful and thankful for all the work you put into it. Ariana was so happy and excited with the quilt! She asked me all about how I made it and fell asleep with it soon after.

I wish I could remember more about the construction, but I sewed the majority of it so long ago. It's been sitting for probably nine months, just waiting to be quilted. Using a free motion foot is somewhat intimidating to me and I don't feel very confident with it, which is what held up the project. Stitching in the ditch seemed like the safe choice for this lap quilt, but in my next quilt I may challenge myself to try something different. Plus, my new machine (yes, I got a new machine at the end of December!) has the room to sew larger projects.

I think I may have mastered the technique of attaching the raw edges of the binding pieces!!

 The back was done in a purple fabric because Ariana's favorite colors are pink and purple. I think it is whimsical and fun :)

Before I start another quilt I am forcing myself to finish the other one I started last January.... so you might not see it for a while. It's a big one!

Have any of you been bitten by the quilting bug?