Day Two...
The dots have been appliqued...
The edges of the quilt top are trimmed...
To applique the dots I used
Superior Threads Monopoly and a blind hem stitch
It barely shows...
The back side of the quilt top...
I trimmed out the background fabric
and interfacing.
I trimmed this out because the small
dots on the white background fabric
were showing through the front side.
It also puckered a bit on the big dots
on the front side because of the
interfacing.
It lays much flatter now and will be
easier to baste together.
The quilt is spray basted...
I found the lavender dot fabric for the backing...
Machine Quilting:
I free motion quilted a spiral in the pink dot...
Then I put on a walking foot for the rest
of the spiral.
It will be one big spiral across the quilt.
Walking Foot...
This is as far as I got today...
More to come~
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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
It's really cute! Thanks for sharing. Love that quilting. Did you cut out the fabric behind the dots for any special reason or because you didn't want the weight of the fabric there?
ReplyDeleteHi Becky,
ReplyDeleteGood Question.....I cut out the back of the applique dots for several reasons: The dotted background fabric showed up on the front side and could be seen under some of the lighter dots. The front side of the dots puckered just a bit and were stiff from the interfacing. Once the back was trimmed out the dots were flat and no more dots showed through. It was much easier to baste together and quilt through. I don't always trim away the back of the applique work, only when it is necessary.
My Best To You,
LuAnn
Thanks for answering!
ReplyDeleteOh my god, it is sooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilting!
Greetings from Germany
Susi Büntchen
What an absolutely fun quilt! I love all the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteNow those are DOTS!!!!! Perfect!!! The quilting is "just what the doctor/quilter ordered!!!" LOL! The backing is awesomely wonderful!!!!! This is going to be so loved and used................ Dots & bubbles are so much fun and so happy!!!!! Hugs...................
ReplyDeleteSo glad we are all in agreement about this quilt! Yes, it is cute, which makes it even more FUN to work on. Thanks for all of your sweet comments.
ReplyDeleteMy Best To You,
LuAnn