Friday Lap Quilt Finish

Fabrics for lap quilt

A couple of months ago my hairdresser asked me to make a lap quilt for her college student daughter. I was happy to do it. I had made a quilt for my hairdresser's mother and also for her aunt. She wanted the same pattern. YAY! I love making this lap quilt. You can read about the process starting here. 
My hairdresser wanted an animal skin print theme and wanted to buy the fabrics herself. I gave her the ingredients (13 fqs, yardage) and she had fun shopping after I explained about fat quarters. She found some great fabrics. It also saved me a lot of time and trouble.

Finished Lap Quilt

The cutting and assembly were easy peasey. I had to buy more batting but that was OK. Quilting was a meander that I did in sections. It was a bit hard using dark thread with the dark fabrics.

Back View

I did my usual one-pin binding using a batik that also forms part of the backing.I delivered the quilt and the mom/my hairdresser was thrilled with it.  

Now I can begin working on holiday projects that are still in the planning stages. I did finish this small quilt for my kitchen wall hanging. This is the Quilter's Choice book that I worked on two years ago. This one for December didn't get finished until now. The holidays spurred me into action. I do enjoy applique' projects.

Quilter's Choice - December

  Today I am linking up with TGIFF, Sew and Tell Friday and crazymomquilts. There is a new button on my sidebar for the Occupy Your Sewing Room event that I have joined. Doesn't that sound fun?  Check it out.