I pieced the back from two flannels I had in my stash, neither of which was quite large enough on their own. More machines! My three boys all loved big machinery when they were younger. Hopefully this quilt will go to another child who gets excited about loaders, plows, fuel trucks and dump trucks.
Then I gave machine binding another go, and finished that with just enough thread as well! Phew!
This is my second finish for this quarter's Finish A Long. You can find my list here.
I'll be linking up with Sarah for the Hands 2 Help Big Reveal, NTT Thursday, I Quilt, TGIFF, Finish it up Friday and with Sarah again for Can I Get a Whoop Whoop.
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Want to learn a new skill or brush up on an old one? Now is your chance! You can save up to 50% off on ALL online classes at Craftsy's BIG Summer Sale! Cooking, cake decorating, sewing, gardening and so much more... all up to 50% off, with some classes starting at just $9.99! This is a sale not to be missed, so make sure you hurry because it ends at 11:59pm MT on Monday, June 9th.
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Love the machines. Wow that's cutting it really close with the thread, not once but twice. I think I would have been sweating a little on that. Front and back it's such a cheery quilt
ReplyDeleteI love the blocks around the edge. It will be great for playing and snuggling.
ReplyDeleteDropped by from I Quilt Thursday, cute quilt, love all those trucks and you were so lucky with those two threads! - Chris
ReplyDeleteThat's a great quilt! And phew on the thread not running out TWICE!
ReplyDeleteI love the backing - it makes me think of pi (3.14159....). I agree, someone is going to love this quilt. Lovely finish!
ReplyDeleteI bet some little guy is going to definitely love all those machines. Way to use the thread to maximum advantage :-)
ReplyDeleteThis will definitely be much loved, machines and a snuggly backing - what more could a little boy ask for!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really neat finish and I do like that the blocks surround the center panel. Sure to be loved!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, and I'm sure it's going to make someone very happy! Great job! Visiting (and new subscriber) from Finish It Up Friday :-)
ReplyDelete~ Jess ~
Everything Is Coming Up Rosie
I love it, Leanne! And what a cool way to use D4P blocks - I never thought of using them as the border! I've got some fabrics similar to what you used for your center and see some charity quilts like this in my future! Thanks for participating in this year's Challenge...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Love the colours and that you are giving it to a charity! Thanks for sharing on TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteHello Leanne,
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt for a little boy - you can't go wrong with tractors and diggers. Isn't it satisfying when the thread lasts out until the very end for you?
I have started a new link up on my blog - Free Motion Mavericks. It would be lovely to see you there!
Love from England, Muv