Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Work in Progress: Finished Baby Quilt Top

Last week I had only gotten as far as the layout of my charm squares for the Central Park baby quilt that I am making. Thanks so much for all of the advice on fabric choices for the binding. Thursday night I was able to get the entire quilt top done within a couple of hours.


This is some of the best sewing I have ever done. I took my time, I was very careful, and my seams are nearly perfect.


I ordered my fabric for the binding and the backing, and it arrived Monday afternoon. For the binding I chose this...


For the backing I chose this...


I ordered both from Lola Pink Fabrics, and I had a great experience, so you might want to check them out. I ordered late Thursday night, and my fabric arrived Monday afternoon. I had trouble finding the binding fabric that I wanted, but I eventually discovered Lola Pink, and luckily they had some.

Next up is basting and machine quilting. I'm down to two and a half weeks to get this done before the baby shower, so hopefully I will have some progress to show you next week.
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19 comments:

  1. KJ@letsgoflyakiteWed Apr 06, 07:36:00 AM

    Looks great Gwen - everything matches up perfectly. What a great choice for the binding. I think mummy and baby will love this very much.

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  2. Naturally CarolWed Apr 06, 07:38:00 AM

    Great choices..they are lovely and bright and light looking. You've pieced the top together really well.

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  3. alissa {33shadesofgreen}Wed Apr 06, 07:56:00 AM

    Beautiful Gwen! I love what you choose for the backing and binding.

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  4. Amy at Ameroonie DesignsWed Apr 06, 08:59:00 AM

    so fun! I love the fabric you chose for the binding! So cute. :) And the backing fabric! It's two quilts in one- that fabric is darling.
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  5. Danielle BartranWed Apr 06, 09:24:00 AM

    Beautiful! I loved these fabrics so much that I recommended them to a friend for a quilt I'm making for her. I can't wait for that package to arrive!

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  6. UnknownWed Apr 06, 10:16:00 AM

    you're making progress! the piecing looks perfect, Gwen. can't wait to see some quilting on there and some binding. it's gonna be great!

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  7. chrisWed Apr 06, 10:20:00 AM

    It's looking wonderful~ how are you going to machine quilt?

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  8. UnknownWed Apr 06, 10:39:00 AM

    Ooh, I adore the binding fabric! I can't wait to see the finished product.

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  9. Caroline @ Artfully CarolineWed Apr 06, 10:48:00 AM

    Love the aqua (well you knew that already), and the backing fabric is so sweet
    Way to go ! It's going to be such an adorable quilt

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  10. ShelleyWed Apr 06, 10:56:00 AM

    Love this, just love it!

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  11. Jen @ My Own RoadWed Apr 06, 11:31:00 AM

    I love your style, I'm a new follower! Your quilt is turning out great, I love the fabric choices :) I hope you'll come visit my blog sometime too!

    www.JensOwnRoad.blogspot.com

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  12. BreeWed Apr 06, 12:09:00 PM

    Looks great! I really like the binding fabric you picked out. I can't wait to see how it all comes together.

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  13. Gabriela - Living La Vida NormalWed Apr 06, 02:55:00 PM

    Looks great and I love all your fabric choices!

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  14. Erica {B is for Boy}Wed Apr 06, 03:23:00 PM

    Great choice! I love the color & pattern. Can't wait to see the final product :)

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  15. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleWed Apr 06, 03:46:00 PM

    I am sooooooooooooooooooo impressed, Gwen. Really and truly I am. I've had a go at patchwork before and it's really ahrd to get the seams to match as well as you have. Go you!!

    Sarahx

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  16. TanyaWed Apr 06, 04:06:00 PM

    Wow,you're so good at picking coordinating fabrics! Love the combo!

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  17. JodiWed Apr 06, 05:20:00 PM

    I love it and I love what you picked out for the binding and the back. It will look so cute!

    Jodi

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  18. AndiWed Apr 06, 09:32:00 PM

    Looks great and I love the fabrics you chose! of course ;-)

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  19. Kristin @ wRIte iT DOwNThu Apr 07, 08:19:00 PM

    You did a fantastic job! Looks amazing, I cannot wait to see it quilted and I love the binding and backing fabric choices :D

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