I actually remembered to take pictures of my progress, so I'm excited to share all the steps of my way... well most of them anyway. First was a wonderful trip to Joann's for the fabric... it would have been relaxing if the kids hadn't been there... they really love that store too!!
But I had to return that fabric because it was too girlie, so I got to go again, kid free this time!! Ahhh. I love that store!! I went with my little sis Cyndi and we picked out some fabric for her baby's quilt too. I came home with this fabric and Jon approved... so it was onto the cutting!!
Each step of the way took one night. From about 8 til 10 or even 11. Not too bad. And I had lots of movies to entertain me. It was exciting to sew all the squares and rectangles together, and see it start to come together.
I actually ironed the seams open this time... I decided to avoid that with Denver's quilt because I was too lazy... I'm glad I did it this time. I stayed up until midnight one night sewing all the blocks together, and was only slightly in dismay when I realized I had sewn almost half on the wrong side of the block.
I was able to convince myself it would turn out okay and didn't make the seam ripper do any work. I was still a little nervous until a couple night later when I was able to lay out all the blocks and decide how I was going to sew them all together. The end product I absolutely love, and hope that Tag loves it too.
I think I've decided on a dark chocolate brown for the binding because our carpet is brown, and it seems to look pretty good?? We'll see. I wanted to do a cute construction fabric for the backing, but Jon is afraid he will grow out of it too soon... I haven't decided, I'm not sure what I want. ??? I just think it's cute. But the top is done... now on to the tedious part :o)... I'm so excited.
But I had to return that fabric because it was too girlie, so I got to go again, kid free this time!! Ahhh. I love that store!! I went with my little sis Cyndi and we picked out some fabric for her baby's quilt too. I came home with this fabric and Jon approved... so it was onto the cutting!! 
Each step of the way took one night. From about 8 til 10 or even 11. Not too bad. And I had lots of movies to entertain me. It was exciting to sew all the squares and rectangles together, and see it start to come together. 
I actually ironed the seams open this time... I decided to avoid that with Denver's quilt because I was too lazy... I'm glad I did it this time. I stayed up until midnight one night sewing all the blocks together, and was only slightly in dismay when I realized I had sewn almost half on the wrong side of the block. 
I was able to convince myself it would turn out okay and didn't make the seam ripper do any work. I was still a little nervous until a couple night later when I was able to lay out all the blocks and decide how I was going to sew them all together. The end product I absolutely love, and hope that Tag loves it too. 
I think I've decided on a dark chocolate brown for the binding because our carpet is brown, and it seems to look pretty good?? We'll see. I wanted to do a cute construction fabric for the backing, but Jon is afraid he will grow out of it too soon... I haven't decided, I'm not sure what I want. ??? I just think it's cute. But the top is done... now on to the tedious part :o)... I'm so excited.
