I am going to really enjoy wearing this bathrobe.
It's like a big quilty hug!
A few challenges along the way:
- It took about 3 days longer than I had planned! Ha! Ha! What's new there?
- It's bigger than I expected. When I use the pattern again, I'll definitely move down 1 or maybe even 2 sizes. The weight is good though. I used a blanket with polyester batting so it's fairly "lightweight" kinda considering all the patchwork and quilting. I like the little bit of loft defined by the stitching.
- I put the back on inside out but I decided to "go with it" so the inside is patched. Well, I really planned that. Just sayin'!
- The shadowing is an unfortunate mistake but so what? I was able to cover a fair amount on the front collar with the vintage linens.
If I follow this robe up with a coat, I'll quilt the pieces as I go instead of quilting yardage and cutting out the pieces from it. Or, maybe not. Who knows?
Overall, I'm claiming a Victory! It's individual and mine. What's better? Nothing!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Angela! :-)
DeleteOh my, these pics are so awesome! I looove it! And I was a joy to see the gold and purple flower (on the collar) from the linen piece (part of a set that I still have) that my great-grandmother Magdalena stitched! I’m having carpal tunnel surgery next week and I hope it will restore my ability to embroider.
ReplyDeleteI am really happy I could use some of the linens that have a story behind them. Your great grandmother's handwork lives on! How fabulous! Thank you for sharing them with me.
DeleteWhen you are ready to start embroidering again, let me know. I keep threatening to take up my needle for the huge CQ I have pieced and started. I just can't get my MoJo going on it. Maybe with my new cozy robe I can sit in the evening and stitch. Having a stitching partner might also motivate me!
I think it's awesomely beautiful! And it's warm. What more can one ask from a bathrobe? Plus it's very feminine.
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