Wednesday, February 25, 2015

HoundsTooth Quilt



Three years ago, I took on the first big task of making my mother in law a quilt for Christmas. I hadn't made a quilt in years and years, and the only access I had to a sewing machine was a really really old one!!! It's a Singer from 1970's with retro flowers all over it. So this was my first delve into Quilting again after years. And though.... It super stresses me out, I love to see the joy in peoples faces when they receive a handmade quilt. When I finally accomplished it, on the left is how it turned out!! Don't look too closely because it is not perfect! But what quilt is perfect right??? Here is the link to where I learned how to do this pattern. It takes a lot of patience and time, so don't do this one if you are in a super hurry!! Finding Sweetland HoundsTooth Quilt..... She seriously does a perfect tutorial about how to make this cuteness!! To FINISH with the Quilting or Putting together of the Quilt, I use a cotton batting for the middle. Then because I am poor and can't afford to have someone else do the Quilting for me, I used the same sewing machine and sewed around each of the black houndstooth with white thread:)  If you have any questions or want a complete walk through by phone or email or get stuck. Email me at madilouise91@gmail.com, I will send you my phone number and then we can text/call each other. Good Luck with your HoundsTooth Quilt I can't wait to see what all of you come up with!!!

<3 MADS

1 comment:

  1. WOW!!! Madi you are amazing!!! You have skills girl!! Remember seeing pj pants in Young Women's? I could tell then.. That you would have a love of sewing and creating! You rock!!
    Love you
    Sis. B

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