The overall quilt is 44" x 56", which is really larger than I like to quilt on my machine. My Singer just does not have quilt enough throat depth to accommodate that much fabric.
I added the pale gold inner border in hopes of bringing out the color of the bears a little bit. I am still not sure that I love it as much as if I had kept it all in blue and white. Too Late now!!!
Around the six inch outer border I mimicked the diamonds of the main part of the quilt. Around them is quilted in a wave-like design of white rayon, while the inside of the diamonds is actually done in pale aqua. It's a little hard to see, but in person it shows nicely.
The binding is scrappy from all of the remains of the blues of the quilt.
The blankets will be turned in sometime before October 10th. The "show" is not until early November. I don't expect to win this again this year. This quilt is nicely made, but not as fun and childish as the one I did last year. The blankets will be distributed to children of all ages that are inthe Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland, ME between Thanksgiving & Christmas. It's a win-win project either way. I could never imagine having one of my kids in the hospital. A soft sweet blanket can only make it a less frightening experience.
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You've done it once again, Margaret. I am constantly amazed and inspired by your talent! The bear theme of this quilt is just too sweet -- any child will be thrilled to receive it. Your quilting is beautiful as well -- I need to take a class or something to learn how to machine quilt that beautifully.
Wow, I thought this quilt looked great just pieced, but your quilting has taken it to a new level!
I love it! Checked out last year's and it was really something, too. I'm so pleased to see people's best efforts go into these quilts.
WOW Margaret!!! This is beautifully done. I like the pale yellow and don't think that it detracts at all from the overall blue and white theme. It does bring out the colors of the polar bears nicely. When you quilt, do you mark any of the designs before you take it to your sewing machine? If so, all of it or is it just things such as the on point squares in the border where you have to space them out evenly?
Good luck with it! Like you said it's a win-win situation. :-)
That is absolutely adorable! Whatever child receives it is very lucky!!!
A really charming quilt, and the recepient will love it. Your quilting is really lovely.
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