Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Minibeasts nailed!

Don't worry! I haven't nailed them literally, just metaphorically! The quilt is finished!


Here it is in all its glory! Many thanks to all who gave me advice on this one - you were all right. I ended up using wadding with a fairly high loft, which helped 'absorb' the puckers and they all quilted out. The finished quilt is pretty flat - well, flat enough to be a snuggly Linus quilt.
Now all it needs is its label and it's good to go!

9 comments:

Tonya Ricucci said...

woohoo! very delightful. lots of fun to look at it. Ya'll did great!

Andrea said...

It's a cracker ! Will become a much-loved treasure I'm sure.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

So happy, fantastic work

black bear cabin said...

i love it! too cute :) another fabulous quilt...the linus folks must love when you make a delivery!

Fiona said...

What a cheerful quilt - it's going to make someone happy!

Contented Caroline said...

What a fantastic quilt - what a wonderful way to inspire your fellow colleagues. The quilt is wonderfully cheery and will be sure to brighten any child's life. Well done.

Sew Create It - Jane said...

oooh that looks great...can't wait to see it in person on the weekend!

Liz said...

Linda, I think it looks even better in real life and so did the lady sitting next to me last night, somehow photos havent done this quilt justice, lovely job.

Helen in the UK said...

I've only just caught up with your posts about struggling with the stitching on this one and I'm delighted to see that it is now finished ... and looking wonderful!
I don't do a lot of applique, but when I do I use stitch-n-tear behind the zigzag to reduce the pucker. Hope that tip might help for a future occasion.
Bet your workmates will be trilled to see their efforts transformed into a warming quilt for a youngster. Congrats :)