I could not resist this donkey panel and immediately ordered it and quilted it up so I could hang on the wall. It makes me smile every time. I added a border strip top and bottom, mainly so I would have a hidden seam line to sew on the hanging sleeve by machine. It has a bit of a wave on the sides. Not sure what I did to make it hang like that. It finished at 35 x 44.
I just wanted quilting to show but not the thread, so I used Superior Threads gray Microquilter 100 wt. on top. My Janome QP 18 loved it. Why did I come up with such a strange name? The only thing that came to mind was Donkey Kong and I needed 2 names, so I guess they are Qui (pronounced 'key' in french) and kong. Good think I live in the city limits as I just love those little miniature donkeys but havent a clue how to care for them.
I also restored a neighbor's 35 year old baby quilt so they could use it for first granddaughter in family. It originally belonged to the mother of the new to arrive baby and she kept it all these years. I won't display a photo of it but it was taken apart, replaced with 80/20 batting, new binding and a bridging stitch over the seams to reinforce the tender old fabrics. the back is/was a flannel.
Finally this week, I used a serpentine stitch with a buttery yellow Omni thread on this 24 inch bear hug quilt. The pale yellow thread blends in all the colors so well. The top was donated by Kathy Nyman. I put a darling plaid on the back and a red binding, reminiscent of the 1930's feel. This will be donated to one of our local community service departments ( police,fire, childrens services) .
Sunday - Quilting is more fun than Housework...
Monday - Small Quilts & Doll Quilts
Monday Musings at Songbird Designs
Wednesday - The Inquiring Quilter
Thursday - quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com
Friday - Alycia Quilts
I wish everyone a happy and creative week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
I really like how you make the corners rounded on these little quilts. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI can see what that panel called to you. So heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Dawn Qui and Kong - that is just perfect for them - and its SOOOOO cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your new best friends' quilt. They are adorable. I'm with you I know nothing about raising animals except my dog!
ReplyDeleteClever names for the adorable duo of Dawn Qui and Kong! Cuteness overload!!
ReplyDeleteYour donkeys are so cute, Kat! Love their names, too. That is a really fun finish!
ReplyDeleteCute names for an adorable quilt! Can't believe that's a panel. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/09/17/wednesday-wait-loss-450
ReplyDeleteQui and Kong are cute and your quilting with this grey thread is perfect. Well done restoring a vintage baby quilt, it's a delicate task to handle such a souvenir. Love your new bear hug quilt, beautiful finish for this one! Thank you for sharing your lovely projects and linking up!
ReplyDeleteThat panel is soooo cute, Kat! At first glance I thought you pieced it all together!?! A panel is a sweet option!!! I love how you quilted it, too!
ReplyDeleteYour panel is super cute and I like how you finished the donation quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the restore and those donkeys are just adorable!! I love them too! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
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