Thursday, 30 May 2013

It's my party and I'll defy if I want to



Last month when I posted about this quilt,
every one who commented told me the same thing:
it needs more quilting lines.
 
 
I don't disagree, but I defied all of you for one reason:
the minkee stuff on the back made quilting it a huge problem.

It already ripples despite the spray basting,
and it was difficult getting the quilt to move along the machine bed.
 
So I bound it, and I'm calling it finished.

In a perfect world, I would put in more quilting stitches. But this quilt marks the end of a relationship for a friend, who is taking back her family name of "Merry". She has mixed feelings about it all.
Life isn't perfect, and neither is this quilt. Yes, it could be better, but I think it's still a fun, cuddly, and affirming quilt. I know my friend will like it. And I've learned a few lessons too: minkee or fleece isn't the best backing for a quilt that needs heavy quilting, and don't ask a question if you don't want to hear the answer.

And so I defied all of you and didn't quilt it more. But today's my birthday -- so I'm taking to heart the message on the quilt: Be Merry!

9 comments:

1 Heidi said...

happy birthday, Brenda :-) Have a great day ! you are right, it's a very fun quilt !
Howdy from Texas ;-)

2 Quiltdivajulie said...

A Very Merry Un-Birthday to You, to YOU! Especially because it's your REAL birthday.

3 Nina Lise@Mrs Moen said...

Happy birthday, Brenda! Fleece type backings do certainly not invite heavy and elaborate quilting designs, more like simple slightly curvy lines with a walking foot...

4 Michele said...

Happy birthday! What a happy quilt. I love it.

5 ~Niki~ said...

don't let the quilt police drag you down! it's your quilt. your work. beautiful!

6 Tonya Ricucci said...

ooh, Minkee. that will be wonderful to cuddle under. she'll love it.

7 Barb said...

You are right, it is your party....looks great!

8 Empty Closet Quilting said...

Finished is good! Love the quilt!

9 Kathy said...

Looks like it has enough quilting to me!

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