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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Cuddle Quilt in amongst the preparations for Colorado.
I've had list upon list preparing for the Colorado CQ quilting retreat next week. I began sorting and packing threads and beads at least three weeks ago, and my suitcase was nearly three quarters full of sewing stuff and fabric, but not a stitch of clothing! I'll be gone a week in Colorado (warmer clothes) and about three weeks in Florida (cooler clothes), and I wanted to leave my mum with enough dinners for the month and see to all the last minute jobs. I also had it in my mind to make a cuddle quilt for my new grandson expected at the end of October. Time was running out, but I started it anyway. The size of this is 8 squares by 8 squares. Each square is 6", and the seam allowance is 1/2", so the finished size of the square is 5" x 5". In total there are 64 double thick blocks. I cut out the fabric in one evening, Criss-crossed each set of two squares together, and then made them into strips the next day. The third day I snipped all the 1/2" seams, washed it twice, dried it and tidied up the loose threads and it was finished.
Diane,
ReplyDeleteDon't know if you will see this now that you have already gone to CO, but I am sorry I won't be able to meet you this time!
Don't you just love these quilts? I have made ones in strips and in 'brick's' but really like the squares idea and criss-crossing them first! I think the hardest part is the clipping of the seams!!!! :)
Have a great time. Learn much, laugh lots and make a lifetime of friends.
Susan