Space Boy

Almost finished my random rail fence quilt with only one side of the binding to complete. Just a little bit longer and I can hand it in for the quilt show at the Kingdom ? Bedouin Quilters Group.


I just couldn't wait to get started on my next quilt which is for my son, William. I found some wonderful fabric in a souk in Damman a couple of weeks ago and just had to get it for him.

As I'm still learning the quilting processes and on my third one, I've decided that it might be a good idea to write down each step of the way to try to become a little more savvy a little more quickly rather than rely on totally on the 'quilting queens' at the club. However, I did run away with myself and messed up the effect of the newest quilt but I don't think it really matters because of the colours, pattern and for who its for. My son is not going to notice the mistake so I shall ignore it !

First I ironed and squared my fabrics and cut 2.5in strips from 4 of the colours and 8.5in blocks from the patterned one.

I then sewed strips together and measured them to make sure they measured 8.5in (which they didn't and I had to adjust them). I'm learning and learning by my mistakes but I am so much more confident than I was at the beginning and for the last quilt. I think the burden is being lifted from Fran and Karen's shoulders... at last !

I must pin, pin and pin again !

My next quilt is going to be PERFECT !

Here's the progress report on William's Space Boy Quilt:

Only another 4 rows to go for stage one.