Last night I finished the binding on this quilt and it is now in the washer. Then off to my niece. I can’t believe how it turned out. I really like it, more than I thought I would.
I used a black charm pack as well as a red one. Then picked up three different fabrics that had a nursing reference and cut my own charms. I was really rather easy. I’ve always used pre-cuts, so this was stretching myself.
I need to get better pictures, the kitchen counter isn’t the best spot.
I stole the stripe binding from Red Pepper Quilts. I always love her striped bindings. At first I had planned to wrap the backing around for the binding. But that just didn’t look right. So I headed to the Dime Store in town and they had this great fabric. Loved it as soon as I got it home. I think it was a great choice.
I picked up the backing at Joann’s. I’m always concerned of Joann’s, as one time I picked up a solid there and it wasn’t very nice. It picked up all the lint in the house and just looked messy. I picked this from their Premium Quilting fabric, when they had a 60% coupon. I love it. It is very soft and cuddly.
I love it and hope that my niece, Erin, does to. It is going off in the mail tomorrow to surprise her.
I really like this quilt and immediately thought of Red Pepper Quilts… so inspiring isn't she? Thanks for sharing.
I love this quilt and I'm sure your niece will, too! I think Rita would be pleased that you followed her with the striped binding. It works perfectly here.
Thanks for the kind words Karen. I like how Rita has this signature binding. We all think of her when we use the stripe. Hope she would approve.
The striped binding really sets it off. I like it.
Tami I'm glad I got to that binding too. I think it was a perfect match for the quilt.
What a lovely gift, I'm sure your niece will be thrilled with it. Congratulations – you have done a great job!
Thanks Jenny. She did love it. I was quite pleased with it as well.
You can't go wrong with red/black/white combo in my book! Love the striped binding. You're right about the variance in Jo-Ann fabric; you picked a winner.
I do love this combo. I loved the backing so much as soon as a 50% off one cut at Joann's came through I went and bought 6 yards.
I really like the red, black, and white color scheme of your quilt! I bet your niece will love it!
A lovely quilt, and great colour combo with the red/black/white! The 'nursing' fabrics make it so personal and I'm sure she will love it!
A very lovely finish! I like how you quilted it too. Erin is going to love it!
-Soma
Thank you Soma. Erin did love it.