Grandma's Quilt

I have always loved patchwork quilts....But, not as much as I love this one.

Grandma Wiley made the quilt top years ago, and Patrick's mom passed it on to me this past year. I wasn't sure how to begin quilting a double-knit quilt top. We (Mom and I) decided that hand tying the quilt was the best way to go. It's just as Grandma Wiley would have done it. I picked up the floss to hand tie, the backing and batting, and got to work.

I spent an entire day basting this quilt (96x96). Of course, I had some help from the 'Quilty Cat'. It was a great afternoon. This process is not my favorite part, but with this quilt I really did enjoy it.

For the binding I used the 'cheating method,' I just brought the back over to the front and mitered the corners like a pro!

This quilt was so much fun to complete. It was great knowing that I helped complete something Grandma Wiley made. We have a few quilts she made and we love them dearly, but I love this one the most-because it's 'our quilt'.