Traffic Jam!

Remember the Mod Sampler Quilt Along hosted by Elizabeth of Oh, Frannson!?


It's done! I call it Traffic Jam.


And I'm feeling pretty proud.


First I quilted in all of the straight lines (the sashing "road" so-to-speak). Then I freemotion quilted all of the blocks using coordinating contrast threads. It was fun getting to use so many colors! But also kind of a pain because it meant changing out the thread 13 times (and winding all those different bobbins too!). It was a little nerve-wracking because it meant all of my mistakes were just that much more evident.


I really like how there is kind of a color-shading effect on the back from all the various bobbin colors. In the quilt along, Elizabeth suggested using two different backing fabrics. But, this blue is what I had in my stash and I had enough of it. So that's what I went with. And I love the happy, stripey binding.


This is the first time I have used bamboo batting (actually, it was 50/50 bamboo/cotton). It is very soft and drapey, but it really caused lots of fuzzies and lint in my machine (far more than I get when using a 100% cotton batting). Pretty much every time I changed the bobbin (which was often!), I had to get a brush and clean out my machine. Kind of a pain. Other than that minor annoyance, it worked really well for me.


The label. I wish I had taken a better picture, but you get the idea (even if it's a little fuzzy).


So it is finally finished and mailed to baby Cooper (though he was born at the beginning of June, he was actually due in July-- so I'm practically on time). I don't think his mama reads my blog, but if she does, then hopefully this will motivate her to check the mailbox!

Welcome to the world, Cooper! I hope you enjoy your new blankie.