While shopping at Joann's with my quilting buddy, I saw a bolt of batting. It was marked down to $91.99 from $229.99. I also had a 20% off coupon on anything on sale except clearance items. When checking to see if it would apply to the bolt - 20 yards and 90" wide - I was told that it did. So my friend and I decided we would split it. The per yard price turned out to be $3.68!! What a deal!
I just finished this quilt top, so it is one of the quilts that I need to quilt. It was kind of windy when I took the pictures! This quilt, American Crossroads, was in the Quilt Sampler magazine from fall/winter, 2005. I started it in 2013. It's about time I get it finished.
I put some tables together in my sewing room and laid out the quilt top so I could cut the batting.
So far I have basted 3 quilts and still need to finish the backing for American Crossroads. The one in the picture below is made from scrap 2 1/2" squares that I cut quite a few years ago and will be a donation quilt.
Another one that I basted is the state bird quilt that I'm putting together for a friend. You can see the backing fabric on the right.
I am hoping to get going on the quilting ASAP!
This is great quilting weather! So keep stay inside, quilt and keep warm!
That State Birds quilt will be so very special! There's lots of little pieces in all of yours! Hope you have a great week of quilting! You really did make a steal on that batting! I'm actually cutting today on my new project! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal on that batting. Good for you snapping it up! American Crossroads looks like a fabulous scrap-buster, I'll have to look up the directions in that issue, if I still have it. Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteThis IS pretty good quilting weather, but even better is that its USING quilts weather...with predicted highs below zero tomorrow, I'm debating which to do!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is going to be a beautiful quilt, I really like that pattern! The donation quilt is wonderful, too. Love the fabrics, it is a great use of scraps and someone will love it. A lot of work went into the state bird blocks, this will be so nice for your friend! You are keeping busy for sure, have fun!
ReplyDeleteThat first quilt looks familiar! It's a good one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bargain on the batting!! I wish I could find deals like that.
I'm still hooked on the beautiful baby baskets! Barely noticed the recent quilts! The basket quilt surely will be in a Quilt Show - it's a stunner and would be a Viewers Favorite - so friendly. 8-))) Elaine Adair
ReplyDeleteYou got a screaming deal on that batting!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are putting it to very good use.
American Crossroads is a beautiful pattern. Nice job!
wow what a great find.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be finishing up these beauties in no time!
Congratulations on the batting! I've never heard of such a price. Lucky you! The first quilt is WOW!! Enjoy the quilting of the bird quilt. It also look WOW! ;^)
ReplyDeleteThat was a fantastic bargain especially if you have somewhere to store it. Gosh that Crossroads quilt is gorgeous. Nice work Ruth.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post - you're so productive! What kind of batting do you use?
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