I nabbed some cute prints that happened to coordinate with some other scraps, leftovers, and FQs in my own stash. The result was a quick little top for a donation quilt.
The little donation blankie is now quilted and bound and ready to give comfort to a small child.
Instead of batting and backing, I used one layer of polar fleece, and quilted it with serpentine stitching along the seams. The result is soft and snuggly, and it measures 40" x 44". Since it technically doesn't meet the definition of a quilt, I'm calling it a blankie, which is exactly how it'll be used.
I see more of these in my future - a good way to use up scraps and stash, and a quick, easy, and less expensive way to finish a charity project for donation. I may set a goal of making one each month in 2018. Anyone care to join me?
I'll wait until the charity projects of the guilds I belong to are announced for 2018 and see if this blankie can be included. If not, I'll give it to Project Linus.
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A beautiful finish and I can certainly imagine this blankie becoming a fast favorite lovey for someone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt!!! I have used left over fleece to back doll quilts but never thought of doing it on a larger quilt! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! Even though it doesn't meet the technical definition of a quilt, I'm sure that's how whoever receives it will think of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt and just right for a little someone needing an extra cuddle. I am the co ordinator for Project Linus UK in Lincoln (UK) and I would be delighted if someone donated that to my group! I would love to join you on the quilt a month idea too.
ReplyDeleteI usually make fleece blankets with remnants (print plus solid) from the bins at JoAnn's as donation blankets. I just started donated some to the Foster Care Coalition. Thanks for the idea of making quilty blankets with the fleece.
ReplyDeleteI have a car trunk full of fleece from the recent 75% remnant sale at JoAnn's. Projects galore.
That turned out SEW cute!! Someone is going to LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteSweet little finish! Using fleece as a backing makes for a super soft and drapey blankie. It's great that you're thinking of committing to 12 donations next year. Thank you for your generosity!
ReplyDeleteLove how the blankie turned out using the fleece. Clever idea!
ReplyDeleteI would love to join you in the monthly charity sewing.
ReplyDeleteI've been using fleece for my Project Linus Quilts for quite a while. As you say, it is easy, less costly and so cuddly.there are so many cute kiddie fleeces out now. They work great with my walking foot, no problems. I call them Quilts because I quilt them and they are also cuddlies. Keep up the good work!
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