The third sample quilt is built around Michael Miller's Retro Rocket Rascals print. The contrasting prints are in muted primary colors. (I was sad to part with the last of my Building Blocks rainbow ruler fabric!)
The bird applique is made from Furry Felt, which is soft and washable.
The sashing is butter colored cotton/linen and the binding is Baby Star in red from Alexander Henry. This quilt is backed in cotton chenille, which is somewhat easier to sew than Minky, since it doesn't stretch.
Oh, I love this one, too! Great idea to use furry felt.
Posted by: Julia | November 12, 2008 at 03:07 AM
I like the chenille backing a lot. I'm a little afraid to try minky because of the stretch. I usually just use flannel for a softer backing. Maybe I'll give this one a try though!
Posted by: Kat | November 12, 2008 at 04:59 AM
I have a question.When you quilt it without the back, which layer (quilt top or batting) you have on top . I mean under the machine.I never done it (quilt without backing) and I am worried about batting not moving quick enough under the sewing machine.
I know I should just try it, but I can also ask an expert.
Quilts are adorable.
Posted by: Michaela | November 12, 2008 at 05:17 AM
I love the colors of this quilt! It's a sweet one!
Posted by: Erin | November 12, 2008 at 05:49 AM
Okay.....now I'm just jealous. :P I LOVE this one too! I think it's my favorite. Nicely done.
Posted by: Rashida | November 12, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Cute, cute quilt! Love it!
Posted by: Jackie | November 12, 2008 at 07:00 AM
That bird is so cute...not tried minky yet cause it is so expensive. Glad to hear you used chenille for this one. Have a bedspread that I grabbed at a yard sale for $5.00 great condition and on top of it all its QUEEN...Yippe.
Posted by: Maria | November 12, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Oh I love it! The bird is too cute and I love the colors.
Posted by: Amanda | November 12, 2008 at 08:43 AM
I love your all your work but anxiously wait to see the one with the dogs..
Posted by: Zayasa | November 12, 2008 at 10:31 AM
These are all so very, very cute!
Posted by: anina | November 12, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I really like that cotton chenille on the back. I looked for this at JoAnns a couple days ago, but couldn't find it. Cute birdy too!
Posted by: Terriaw | November 12, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Love the comfy backing on this one .
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Posted by: Niki :) | November 12, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Awww, don't be sad, your quilts are rad. Oooh I rhymed. Maybe this will cure your tape measure fabric blues....I found, through doing a search on quiltshops.com, that a few fabric stores online have that Building Blocks tape measure fabric. One, Sunshine Sewing Company has the dark rainbow and the light rainbow tape measure fabric for 8.99. They also have tape measure fabric in red, in blue, and yellow. Big Horn Quilts.com has it for 7.50. I have no experience from buying from those two companies but hopefully they will be ok for you if you choose to buy from them.
Posted by: Childfree Trophy Wife | November 20, 2008 at 03:00 AM
Hey! I love the space babies fabric! I made a small lap quilt using that for my sister. It's totally adorable!
Posted by: Rhonda | November 26, 2008 at 09:38 AM