McCall's: 5870 (Quilt, Blanket, Pillow, Framed) - Type:Crafts  | | Viewed 204 times
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| | Posted on: | 4/3/12 8:11 PM | | Last Updated: | 1/4/13 11:24 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
McCall's Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Easy & Great for Beginners | | See other patterns in this category: Crafts | | | | Fabric: | Cotton [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description: This is a pattern for making either a Lamb themed quilt, blanket, framed Lamb, toy lamb or a bib.
Pattern Sizing: N/A
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. I am not a quilter and I had never previously done any appliqué work. There were LOTS of appliqué pieces to cut and to keep track of for this project. When I made the quilt from this pattern, I think there were a couple of things that would likely have made my life easier. It would have been helpful to know how to use a rotary cutter. I must have screwed up on the cutting because I ended up short on one of the lambs (or it could have been due to the ravelly fabric) and therefore I added the trim at the top of each frame. That turned out to be okay and one of the touches that was enjoyed the most by my girlfriend (The quilt was for her daughter). I think it also would have made my life easier if I had traced the appliqué for the pattern onto the paper backed fusible web prior to cutting it. There is a lot of hand sewing involved both for the appliqué as well as for the binding. I ended up looking up how to do a blanket stitch, a French knot, and a blind stitch on YouTube because the illustrations were not sufficient for me.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
There was nothing in particular that I disliked. It certainly took me a lot longer than I anticipated. No doubt that is because I'm a beginner.
Fabric Used: I used cotton for all of the square pieces and the binding. The recommended fabric for appliqué was felt which I used and works well but is kind of rough. I made this quilt before I made M5900, which affected fabric choices for that project (see M5900 review). The quilt is really supposed to be more of a wall hanging so I guess having "rough" lambs didn't matter.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I added white trim to each lamb frame.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would sew it again and yes, I would recommend it to others. For the beginners out there, it is a great way to practice hand sewing!
Conclusion:
The pattern is great and it was worth doing. I really learned a lot which allowed me to have enough confidence to make the M5900 quilt for my nephew! |
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Your quilt is very sweet. I've been looking at this pattern, but thought it might be too complicated for me. Maybe I'll give it a try....after I try a basic one first. :)
4/3/12 8:59 PM
adorable - I like the lace trim too
4/3/12 9:07 PM
so cute !!! :)
4/4/12 7:13 AM
Another job well done. I also like the lace trim. Babies are so fun to sew for.
4/4/12 7:46 AM
Another darling quilt. Great job!
4/4/12 11:53 AM
To elemenopeo, anetjay, amye116 and mtnbluebird: Thank you. I was really excited once it was finished. This one was for my girlfriend who is like a sister to me. She was so happy! It made all the hard work worth it!!
4/4/12 7:24 PM
Nickelc624, I would have considered doing the blanket. It was also really cute and less work! But believe me, if I can do this, you can too!!!
4/4/12 7:26 PM
Beginner or not, this is absolutely beautiful! I know your friend loves it, and will think of you each time she looks at it!
4/4/12 11:02 PM
So cute! Great job.
4/5/12 7:30 AM
Wow - this looks fabulous
4/14/12 11:57 PM
Good work! The baby quilt is beautiful. If the baby will use it, rethink the tiny ribbon which can be pulled off and swallowed. This quilt will be well loved and cherished. You should be very proud.
10/12/12 9:35 AM
Precious and beautiful! Very nice work.
10/12/12 1:16 PM
I made this quilt recently too. Yours turned out very cute!
1/4/13 4:41 PM
Cute!!! I think McCalls has some really cute patterns for quilts, you did a fantastic job on it!
1/4/13 6:46 PM
Lauri Jean, HeatherRique and RadarRadiance, thanks for your comments!!
1/7/13 1:23 AM
Marie367, I'd love to see a picture of your quilt!
1/7/13 1:25 AM