As I mentioned last week, I found out that my backing fabric wasn't quite wide enough to give me an extra inch or two that you need in comparison to the quilt top. (Does that make sense?) I was getting ready to do my quilt sandwich with my new BFF spray baste when I found this out. I was immensely discouraged. I'd gained so much momentum and I just wanted to get it finished!
So like with any problem I have with sewing, I consulted my sewing tips hotline 1-800-CALL-MOM. I had a plan but wanted to run it by her. Make sure I added enough fabric to the back, etc, etc. She approved.
So I took the leftover block sets, that weren't 5.5" - more like 4", and I set to making a row down one long side of the backing fabric. After messing around with them I got something that looked a little like this:
My little helper came to my rescue again and took the discarded scraps and started arranging them down the other side of the quilt. I couldn't help but think I might have future Quilt Dad on my hands!
Thanks everyone for your well wishes on Friday's post. I'm sorry I haven't been able to visit all of you yet! See you on the other side!
27 crafty mcCrafters commented:
Oh the back is going to be so cute! And I love that pic of him "helping" you. It is just so cute. Good luck this week, I can't wait to see your next big (but still teensy weensy) project!!!
Just wanted to say that you do NOT look tired and old. You look about ready to pop though :-) Enjoy the last little bit of your pregnancy. Don't fret, just rest and yes, reading is a good idea. Wishing you the best!
Alisa
LOVE the picture of you and your kids! Wishing you all the best and I can't wait to see pics of your sweet new baby girl!
Such a great pic of you three! You are SO close - big hugs!!
Love your quilt back too - I love the top too with all the fabrics :)
I LOVE that book and Shackelton is a hero in my mind. I'm reading his own account right now titled "South".
Hope the baby comes soon!
Great way to solve the problem.
Love your little helper!!
You look great!!
Great solution! And you do not look tired and old!
The quilt looks lovely and I can't wait to see the finished product, but the WIP that is most exciting is that little baby. Congrats.
First of all, you don't look old and tired - just ready to be holding that baby another way! Love your quilt back - I've been piecing all of mine lately, it uses up more scraps! I usually put my pieced strip towards the middle of the quilt, though, so that I don't lose any of it in the binding. And I think we share a new BFF - basting spray! Isn't it the greatest? Good luck this week - can't wait to see pics of your newest WIP!
You and the quilt look great!! I will be praying for your delivery (and the babie's) ;0)
Blessings,
KT
Your quilt looks very cute and what a great little helper you have there!
Yes, just a little bit longer and that sweet baby girl will be there to hold and admire. :o) New life - such a blessing!
Have a great week and be sure to put your feet up when you can. :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia
*my give a way is going until Friday and I would love to have you along*
you look lovely, that is a sweet picture of you and your kids! your plan for your quilt looks great.
Beautiful pic of you and your kiddos! :)
And if you like that Shackleton book, I bet you'd like the documentary movie that came out from the IMAX several years ago. My husband and I really enjoyed it.
Thanks for the Facebook message, too. That made my day!!! :)
Love your little family picture! YOu look radiant and your quilt back looks ready to go! Aren't you thankful you have a mom to ask and little helpers around to move the squares for you??;)
Those colors are so rich! I can't wait to see the finished product.
Your children are so sweet to kiss your belly. I have a photo of my oldest daughter kissing my belly when she was two, awaiting the arrival of her first sibling. I remember that day so vividly. The two girls are 18 and 16 now, with two brothers, 14 & 12, and a sister, almost 11. Time flies. Enjoy your little ones!
I love that your new baby girl will be swaddled in Amy Butler's LOVE. Very fitting. If your kids were any cuter they'd be bronzed. (And you look really lovely - something about a happy pregnant lady. :))
Are you kidding? You look beautiful! For some reason I thought yesterday was the day and you kept popping up in my mind. I'll continue to send hugs and happy thoughts your way:)
Hush... I think you look completely FABULOUS!!!!
Beautiful backing--and beautiful mom and family too. :-)
I love that backing fabric!! I've got to try that whole spray baste too! Do you get it at Joann's? Or someplace like that? Love the last pic most of all! Can't wait to see the newest addition! Jenn
you look amazing! and the quilt fabrics are super fabulous!
You don't look tired at all, or old, you look great. And I love the quilt back, it will look amazing I am sure. I can't wait to see it. Sending you lots of happy thoughts for the new baby's safe arrival!
ohh Amy, I love the back! It has a story now and that's the best part about quilting!
I did the same thing when I read Endurance. Couldn't put it down!
I'm so giddy excited for you and your family!
Oh Amy - that baby quilt will look so sweet! I thought that picture of your son helping with the quilt was sweet, until I scrolled down and saw your other WIP picture -- that is absolutely darling. That picture made my day. You don't look old and tired - you look like a well-loved Mommy!
u look mega dreamy...and READY to be done with this preg.
i can't wait to seeeeeee!!!
You look great! Can't wait to see that baby!
You look absolutely gorgeous and I love the little patchwork strip down the backing of your quilt. It will be fantastic when it is finished. Good luck with the new little one!
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