I organized and packed my quilt projects for VA today – I’m only going to be there a week so I’m sure I’ve packed more than I’ll get done but I like having options!
First up was choosing binding for the two quilts that got quilted the last couple weeks …
I laid out 3 possibilities for this one but in the end it was an easy choice.
For the Lattice quilt, I just pulled one and it just so happened that I’d added a scrap piece of this fabric from stash to the layer cake so that made it easy.
Both of these bindings are cut and the quilts and bindings are packed up …
Next it was time to prep batting and backings for 3 Little Quilt tops I’d pieced the last time I was in VA. That was the easy part … as I looked at the tops I was thinking I might do a combination of machine and big stitch quilting.
I pulled out my crochet cotton … some from Knit Picks and some from Joann’s to try to match up the right colors.
I was disappointed that I didn’t have a lime green or a turquoise … and then the lightbulb came on … check the perle cotton bin … score! As you see, all three types of threads will potentially be used in quilting these Little Quilts.
And to top it off, I threw in some critters!
Oh my – those little cuddly critters just make a person smile don’t they? You appear to be totally organized with projects. Enjoy your week in VA. My cousin in Charlottesville just moved his oldest son to Virginia Tech last week to begin his freshman year.
Sounds like you will have a busy week. I need a reminder, what is the size of the critter quilts? Happy Quilting. Diane
You use Perle cotton to quilt with? Machine or by hand?
The critters are adorable. The choice of binding is not easy for me but the one in the middle would be my choice.
Have a wonderful trip. I hope your mom can help with some of these projects. It’s nice to be able to look forward to sewing with people we love.