Showing posts with label Stella's Splendid Doll Quilt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stella's Splendid Doll Quilt. Show all posts

Thursday, December 22, 2016

First Quilt on My New Bernina

The first project made on my new Bernina 765B is done:


Stella's Splendid Doll Quilt, 22" x 29".  Top made yesterday, finished today, machine quilting done on the Bernina Q20 sit-down longarm, and binding made and attached by machine on the 765B.

Stella recently got a doll bed and my first thought was "that doll bed needs a quilt" so I used fabrics from Stella's Splendid Sampler and here it is.  Stella's big girl bed quilt won't be done for at least six months but when it is, she'll have a quilt for her bed that matches her doll bed quilt.





There is always a learning curve when using a new machine, even though I've driven a Bernina since 1987.  I think I've got my beloved 1/4" seam allowance figured out.  The machine binding was a breeze, even without the walking foot which isn't in yet.  This machine has dual feed capabilities so I used that.  All I have to do is hand stitch the four corners, and stitch the sleeve down on the back.

That wraps up all my Christmas projects/shopping so now I can start wrapping gifts. We are so excited to have our kids coming for Christmas.

By the way, there was a good response to the small group who want to work on the   Halo Medallion Block of the Month.  We have room for about 5 more and I expect we'll get those as word gets around and life settles down for most after the holidays.

I wish you all a wonderful holiday, however you spend it.  Be safe and happy!

Let's Quilt!

Barbara