I've been working on something really fun the last few days. No moon glow at all. I've just completely pushed that aside right now for a higher priority (and more fun) project. My nephew is having his first baby and the shower is in two weeks so I had to get this one done quick. The baby's name will be Sonny and immediate I knew I had to incorporate a big sunshine in this quilt. They didn't really have much of theme and said their colors are hippie colors, which I take as bright and beautiful. Then they said earthy. Hmmm, well, here's what I got, hippie colors and there are a couple of "earthy" ones in there too.
The center was paper pieced. I used a sheet of wrapping paper as that's all I had that was big enough. Not sure I would recommend wrapping paper to anyone, but hey it did the trick. I drew 3 circles, marked the center and then just started drawing the rays. No measuring, just doing what felt right. They did have a lot of grey in their registry so I used grey rather than white as the back ground fabric. On the outer border I embroidered a couple of the verses from Bobby Hebb's song "Sunny". The circles are fusible applique. Now to get the binding on. I've got a long trip to IN so I'm going to try sewing the binding to the back by hand. Should be interesting. When I get back from IN, I'll get back to the Moon Glow quilt, only 3 blocks to go. A couple of those lines look a bit too wobbly. I had a hard time with a few of the long diagonal lines. I'll decide on the car ride if I rip them out, or just wash it and hope for the best :) Batting is hobbs 80/20, Fil Tec Invisible thread on the top, magna glide in the bobbin.
Hope every one has a wonderful Thanksgiving
The center was paper pieced. I used a sheet of wrapping paper as that's all I had that was big enough. Not sure I would recommend wrapping paper to anyone, but hey it did the trick. I drew 3 circles, marked the center and then just started drawing the rays. No measuring, just doing what felt right. They did have a lot of grey in their registry so I used grey rather than white as the back ground fabric. On the outer border I embroidered a couple of the verses from Bobby Hebb's song "Sunny". The circles are fusible applique. Now to get the binding on. I've got a long trip to IN so I'm going to try sewing the binding to the back by hand. Should be interesting. When I get back from IN, I'll get back to the Moon Glow quilt, only 3 blocks to go. A couple of those lines look a bit too wobbly. I had a hard time with a few of the long diagonal lines. I'll decide on the car ride if I rip them out, or just wash it and hope for the best :) Batting is hobbs 80/20, Fil Tec Invisible thread on the top, magna glide in the bobbin.
Hope every one has a wonderful Thanksgiving
