Weekly Finish #2 Quilt Along Heart Quilt

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I started this quilt last year in August as part of Chrissie Grace’s Quilt Along party. Well, I FINALLY finished quilting and binding it.


I am donating this quilt to Project Linus so the binding is sewn on by machine.  I think this makes it sturdier to withstand the many machine washings. I also quilted it with an all-over loopy design, which seems much easier than meandering.  The hearts have a raw edge so they should get fuzzier with each washing.


The backing is a pre-owned curtain that was donated by my neighbor.  She replaced the curtains in her bedroom and gave me her old ones … they make great backings and so pretty too.

I’m really happy how this quilt came out … just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Happy quilting!


Comments

  1. DonuraJanuary 30, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Your quilt reminded me of the one I made for my granddaughter. It was very similar. I called it "Love in all directions. Each heart faced a North South West or East direction. I appliqued them on with a satin stitch in the color that matched the heart to muslin squares. It was in all shades of purple and pink. She still sleeps with it every night. :>)
    Someone will feel very special to get the one you made.

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  2. LindaJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Love your Heart Quilt. Must have been lots of fun. I also love that you reused the curtains for the backing.

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  3. em's scrapbagFebruary 1, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Very sweet quilt Should make some litte person very happy.

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  4. LiahonaGirlFebruary 2, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Your heart quilt is fabulous. I hope the lucky recipient appreciates your talent and hard work.
    Nancy

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