I hope you are enjoying a very different Hop this month. The challenge was hearts, or moose , or combo of both. Thank you JOAN for such a fun and inspirational new Hop.
No hearts on my post, except for the love of my Dad and eldest brother who we've sadly lost too soon. I made this quilt in their memory for the GUY HOP. They had an experience with a moose on a hunting trip - goosed the moose with the car and the car paid for it.
I had the honor (gosh back in 2016) of being a guest on the Henry Glass fabric site for their 'Desire to Inspire' project. They sent me the greatest fabrica. It really represented our love of the Adirondack Mountains and we camped/fished there often.
And it had the best Salvedge that I used to make some zip pouches. I thought I would revisit my salvedge jar for a new project for this hop with a quick tutorial.
I pulled the jar and my tote of strings. You need two 1.5" by size - I'm planning a 12.5' piece - so a bit longer for wiggle room.
I used a 14" square of backing and 13.5" square of batting. To help keep your strips running straight, mark a line every 2".
I found a moose on a free clip art site, some fuseable, and piece of black. Follow the directions of the fuseable you are using - I use Steam A Seam 2.
I put my machine's portable table on to help keep the piece flat while sewing. You start with the scrap strip, just lay your choice of salvedge on edge (1/8 or 1/4" overlap). and with walking foot stitch close to edge. Just keep sewing your salvedge strips across the batt/backing sandwich until you get to the end and stitch the second scrap strip to end your piece.
**I always cut my salvedge off with at least 1/2" to 1" fabric print on for using with these types of projects**
Then square up your piece - all quilted for you. That simple.
Cut out your silouhette and fuse in place. You can stitch around the edges, but this piece is small and will not get the wear or washing a quilt would. Use hanging sleeve or corner hangers, binding, and done. And easy afternoon project.
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Your moose mini is really cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing those quilts and the little moose project! Love the idea of quilt as you go for that little thing.
ReplyDeleteWell you know I'm a sucker for a moose, and your moose projects just melted my heart! I have a huge pile of salvedges that I've saved and I really need to do something with them. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour moose looks great on those selvedges!
ReplyDeleteLove the moose projects, all of them! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe moose quilt is fantastic. My maiden name is Mushaben and a lot of people would pronounce it moose-haben (not correct) but because of it my dad got the nickname moose and my parents collect all thing moose. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour moose quilt is so pretty, but sad to hear that the car lost the battle with one. Those things are so big! My selvedges go in the trash, but you have me rethinking that. Love the bags! Thanks for sharing, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteYour projects made me smile, very creative. The closest thing we have to a moose vs car are big deer. Really no comparison.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered what could be made using the salvages. I don't save mine. Guess I will now. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely project. And what a beautiful memory piece.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of selvages and I love that the moose is a fond memory of dear ones! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteA stunning little moose quilt. I keep forgetting to save the selvedges. Some of them are just so cute.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is moose love on your blog today! I love the moose silhouette on the selvedges - so perfect and it looks like you have a bit of sky/mountains/grass going in it too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous. I love that you used the selvages on this quilt. Great!
ReplyDeleteI really like each of your Moose pieces but the tribute to your Dad and Brother is just wonderful. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThose moose pieces are gorgeous. Great use of the selvages too. The quilt for your dad and brother is very touching.
ReplyDeleteCool project! I love how those selvedges look as the Moose background.
ReplyDeleteI love how you carried out the moose theme!!!
ReplyDeleteAll pretty quilts. So sorry about your dad and brother.
ReplyDeleteReally Cute!
ReplyDeleteoh I love all of your projects! Thanks for sharing them with us! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial, your mini moose is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSimple but effective. Love the selvage background, you did a great job with the color placement there.
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