I only purchased the thread and the binding. All the rest came from stash that was "gifted" from friends.
The batting was a piece that also came as a "gift" and just happened to be the right size. I have no idea what kind it is, and it seems to be a bit puffier than what I usually use. I decided not to quit around the lettering, as that might make the hanging even puffier.
The committee seemed to be happy with the results, so I was happy to turn it over, and get back to work on the next quilt.
While I was in Boston, visiting my #2 daughter, I picked up some twin bed size batting. It was all packaged in plastic so I had no idea how it would work other than size.
When I laid it out on the quilt, I was surprised to see it seemed more like felt than what I am used to using. Now that I have pin-basted it a number of times, I finally began to quilt it today.
Well, this is not going to be easy. I can hardly get five stitches to the inch, and have to do some stab-stitching at the corner points.
I don't think I will be able to do much fancy quilting in the blocks or border.
The batting is Warm & Natural and somewhat heavy on my lap ... though it should make a warm enough quilt.
I'm glad to be back at work on this, but I have a feeling it will take lots of effort. Wish me luck!
