I'll be Tied She Says!

So many quilts, so little time. If you have been quilting for any length of time you have left overs, scraps, pieces. With the cost of fabric these days we all know it is prudent to find a use for those left overs. Kay has proven that seemingly disparate fabrics can be combined beautifully with only one unifying fabric. Just take a look. This service quilt is made from various fabrics. Each cut into a 5 inch square. Her cohesive fabric is the polka dot. How happy is that?

In a departure from the traditional front, back and batting combination she used a cuddly microfleece for backing. No batting is required. I have made a few of these and they make outstanding quilts for children. They can be used and washed and used and remain intact and warm. Kay has chosen to tie this one rather than quilt it. This is often a wise decision as the microfleece is stretchy and often distorts when stitching.  A walking foot helps me when quilting one of these but a good basting of the two fabrics also secures the layers.

• Have you ever considered using a fleece fabric as a backing? It is so cuddly and warm. Try it, you might like it for casual utility quilts.

• Make sure to check out the right sidebar of this blog under the Tutorial heading. I have added several new links for your consideration. 
• Did you happen to catch the new PBS mini-series Home Fires? I was instantly enchanted by the idea of the Women's Institutes. A brief history on this organization here.  The strength of women working together, whether they are making jam, quilts or clothing for destitute children Women work miracles. Yes they do.