The backing seam was sewn on Friday but I didn't load this flannel tumbler quilt until yesterday. Late in the day I decided I just needed to get it done.
A big loose meander was all it needed to keep it super soft and cuddly.
The backing is a deeper red than it looks like here and it is a print, not a solid color. It is a lighter weight flannel than some of the ones on the top so it is really soft and drapes nicely. I'll look for binding today.
I trimmed another batch of improv blocks.
Last week I ordered some of my favorite candy, milk chocolate vanilla buttercremes. Nobody makes them like Fannie May!
It will be fun watching your improv blocks develop into a quilt top. Im originally from CA so See’s candy is what I grew up with. It was a delight to find Fannie May candy when I moved to the Midwest….good time of year to have it shipped.
ReplyDeleteThe tumbler quilt came out nice, and looks so cozy. I sometimes forget that an all over meander is the best for some quilts. You've probably answered this before, but what batting do you like to use?
ReplyDeleteI usually steer away from projects made of flannel because it just seems a little much for Central Texas. After the last two winters, though, I may change my mind. Your quilt does look nice and cozy. I've never had that kind of candy before. Maybe I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI love flannel quilts and have one on the bed from December to the end of February at least sometimes into March depending on the weather. I like a flannel backing on them also.
ReplyDeletethat meander quilting is so great with all those straight lined pieces--nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Good for you! That candy looks tempting, too....
ReplyDeleteThat tumbler quilt looks so nice and cuddly, it almost makes me appreciate this cold weather. And the Fannie May candy, yummmm. Years ago I would walk by a Fannie May store on the way to my bus after work. Too often I would buy a few pieces for the trip home. But I don't regret it. They tasted so good. Perhaps I should also order some while this is good weather to ship chocolate.
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Your meandering stitching brings out even more beauty in the flannel Tumbler. ~ the long arm stitching machines fascinate me with the many stitching designs they offer. I looked up when the long arm quilter was introduced and was surprised to read 1871 ! Modified in 1877 to what’s is much like those used today. I’m sure you knew all this, but didn’t have a clue when.
ReplyDeleteFannie May chocolates… I know you will enjoy working your way through that box.
JJM
Ps…. “But I didn’t have a clue when”
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you design with the improv blocks. I have heard of Fannie May candy, but don't recall if I have ever eaten any. There are several large candy makers in Canton, Ohio - London's which is more national and then Ben Heggy's which I absolutely love their chocolate covered peanuts. I may have to stop there on my way back from my eye doctor's appointment next week. Malley's is another candy maker out of Cleveland that is pretty good too.
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