Lexie’s Chandelier Quilt

Posted on November 6, 2023 by craftycreeky

Last week I managed to bind the chandelier quilt for my great niece and also embroider a label. Here’s the finished quilt…

I used the same fabric for the binding as I used for the backing, it’s lovely and soft to touch and the colours go with the front really well. I machine stitched the binding on, stitching in the ditch from the front. It’s neat enough and probably more robust for a child’s quilt.

I embroidered Lexie’s name and the year in one of the squares on the back. I put Auntie Margaret as Great Aunt Margaret just sounds so old!! Somehow being a great aunt makes me feel older than being a grandma!! I just wrote the details on the fabric with a Frixion pen and then embroidered over it in back-stitch. Whilst the writing could be a bit neater, I quite like the idea that my hand-writing is effectively on the quilt too.

Today I handed it over to Lexie and my niece. They loved it, I said I’d rather it was used and worn out than sat on the shelf looking pretty. My niece told me she still has the quilt my mum made for her when she was a young child, well used and loved. Here’s little Lexie with her quilt, isn’t she a cutie…

I’m still hoping to make one more quilt before Christmas…along with everything else I want to make or do!

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About craftycreeky

I live in a busy market town in Yorkshire with my husband, kids, dogs and chickens. I love trying new crafts, rediscovering old ones, gardening, walking...anything creative really I started this blog after my New Year resolution worked so well. My resolution (the first one I've ever kept!) was to post a photograph of my garden on Facebook every day. My hope was that I would then see what was good in the garden and not just weeds and work, which was my tendency. The unexpected side-effect was that I have enjoyed many more hours in the garden. I am hoping that 'The Crafty Creek' will have the same effect. Happy creating!
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14 Responses to Lexie’s Chandelier Quilt

  1. endrickwater's avatar endrickwater says:
    November 6, 2023 at 6:16 pm

    Looks wonderful! Lucky Lexi.

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  2. Sandi's avatar Sandi says:
    November 6, 2023 at 6:38 pm

    Lexie is adorable and I love her quilt! Hugs,

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  3. Laura's avatar Laura says:
    November 6, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    Lexi is so beautiful! The quilt will be a treasured keepsake with your handwriting stitched on it! 😃

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  4. Helen's avatar Helen says:
    November 6, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    Lovely quilt and Lexie is adorable

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  5. tialys's avatar tialys says:
    November 7, 2023 at 11:20 am

    A lovely quilt and gorgeous tot.

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  6. Loraine's avatar Loraine says:
    November 9, 2023 at 12:31 pm

    lovely quilt. This quilt is also on my list. ( like many others!) I laughed at the great aunt comment, as I feel the same, and put Auntie Loraine on the quilt for my niece’s daughter. Love the way you did that label. I usually cross stitch onto aida, then sew it on, but your idea is simpler, and I like the idea of your handwriting on the quilt. Always enjoy your posts, and marvel at your versatility!

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  7. marissthequilter's avatar marissthequilter says:
    November 12, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    Beautiful quilt for a beautiful babe

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