I made most of it using my standard method of creating "crazy blocks."
But as I was working on it, I found Tonya's tutorial about Wonky letters. I decided to put Alex's name in the quilt. Then I thought, I should make a train. Then I thought, I should put his name on the train.
Because I never know how big my quilts are going to be when I start, and I hate measuring all the time, I tape an outline of the top of a bed in painter's tape on my dining room floor. The very bottom line is the measurement for an Extra Long Twin, and the line a few inches higher is the measurement for a regular Twin size mattress.
This way I can lay the quilt down and know how big it's getting.
As in all my quilts, this one is tied and the backing folded over to a self binding, then machine stitched down. Naturally I miter the corners.
Alex loves his quilt.
Alex is Violette's older brother.
What a wonderful quilt, and so much fun, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the train tracks!
ReplyDeletevery fun and wonderful to see it on the bed with Alex himself!
ReplyDeleteFun, fun quilt. I love the train tracks bordering it. Clever idea. Lucky boy.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt!! Just found your blog through the Quilting Gallery's link to your butterfly tutorial. Fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt. He looks like he is enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteand his quilt is equally wonderful-love the letters in both quilts
ReplyDeletewow -what a great quilt-the letters are awesome on the train, but I love those tracks-so fun!!
ReplyDeleteEvery post back presents another delightful quilt! I love the idea of taping out the bedtop on the floor. If we ever have a house again, I'm going to remember this.
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