Day 5: Disaster continues

So we are waiting for the basement to dry out so I moved the operation upstairs. Let's just say, the toys add character ;)

I got all the 6.5" x 6.5" blocks pinned together and hopefully after everyone goes to bed, I can get some sewing done. I am seriously falling behind my timeline.

Day 5: A trip to Joann's

I made a trip to Joann's today to get the flannel backing, batting and thread needed to complete the quilt. I ended up with 6 yards of purple flannel fabric for the backing; I probably only needed 5 yards but wanted to be safe as my coupon expires Sunday. A little extra is never a bad thing. I also picked up some purple thread for the machine quilting portion (Gutermann, 100% polyester. I figure since the backing is purple, the purple thread will help hid/ disguise any imperfect stitches when machine quilting as I am not that good at it.

For the batting, I decided to go with a 80/20 (cotton/ polyester). Based on recommendations by my quilters forum, I was told that cotton would breath best but polyester would be warmest. I wanted both benefits so I figured that a mix would be best. Not to mention, it was one of the cheaper options.