This one has blue fleece for backing and it's quilted with a large ribbon meander. Lesson learned, FMQ on my domestic machine didn't go so well with just fleece backing, no batting here. Lots of skipped stitches and broken threads. Ugh! From now on, I'll plan tops that can be walking foot quilted if I know they'll get only fleece backings.
I'll hold onto this quilt until I know what my guilds' charity committees are doing this year. If they're doing Project Linus or a similar children's group, I'll give this to them. Otherwise I'll donate it myself to a crisis nursery or Project Linus.
What does a rocking chair symbolize? If a child's health or circumstances are such that an agency gives him a quilt, it seems to me he's in need of the comfort offered by a snuggle in a rocking chair. Some of my donation quilts have been photographed on my rocker. I've decided to call my monthly donation quilt project "Rocking Chair Quilts."
I know a few people have mentioned they're joining me in making a donation quilt each month. Feel free to call yours Rocking Chair Quilts too if you like. I'm not on Instagram so there isn't a hashtag for them but go ahead if you're so inclined.
Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Crazy Mom Quilts
I wouldn't have thought that free motion quilting would be so difficult for this quilt with fleece backing. I like how the stripe binding finishes the quilt, and I look forward to seeing your next Rocking Chair Quilt project.
ReplyDeleteWe found that a light batting added stabilization to the fleece and made it easier to quilt - sorry you had troubles -
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt and it will bring comfort!
I like your I-Spy quilt layout! Different from the others I have seen. I like that you are calling them rocking chair quilts.
ReplyDeleteRocking Chair Quilts sounds like the perfect name for your monthly charity quilt making. They are sure to warm someone's heart. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet. A nice little gift.
ReplyDeleteRocking Chair Quilts...I really like that! It really conjures up a loving adult holding a child covered with a comforting quilt, cuddled together and being soothed by the gentle motion.
ReplyDeleteI suspect the stretchiness of the fleece is what made it tricky to FMQ. Going with walking foot designs sounds like a good solution!
I am making a wuilt a month for Jack's Basket (celebrating newborns with Down Syndrome). I LOVE your term rocking chair quilts (I have called mine comfort quilts for years). And I have rockers here where I can photo them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great name for your donation quilts. Who doesn't love the comfort of a rocking chair and a great quilt to cuddle under. Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the concept of Rocking Chair Quilts (I've called mine Comfort Quilts for years). Currently making a quilt a month for Jack's Basket (celebrating newborns diagnosed with Down Syndrome). Happy to start using #rockingchairquilts on Instagram!
ReplyDeleteVery cute little quilt.
ReplyDeletegreat design for an I-spy quilt. It will certainly bring a quilty hug to someone who needs one. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your struggles with the fleece back and hmq especially since it is for a donation.
ReplyDeleteI do my own quilting on a sit down long arm and have learned that I can only use 100% cottn top and back with an 80/20 or warm and natural bat. Some things just work better.
Rocking Chair Quilts always say love and comfort, even for ourselves. I've been doing Project Linus with fleece backs for three years. No problems ever with the walking foot. I buy crib fleece blankets, about 50 x60, on sale, often for three dollars or so. And they are so colorful and fun. Have a fun week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us this lovely quilt. A great pattern that I am attempting and a wonderful gift for someone.
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