Music Quilt

This is the music themed quilt I made for my dear friend Malcolm. He has quite a love of music and I absolutely loved making this for him. I avoided all frilly prints, though he might never care about such things, I decided to use blue and black in hopes that it will remain a favorite even during his teen years.

The piano at the bottom was a bit of an endeavor. I cut out all of the white keys and then sewed them together with the machine. The black keys I sewed on by hand, though I fear for their longevity since I realize now that I did not at all do that correctly.

I suppose if the black keys or the notes come off his wonderful parents could mail it back to me. I would happily fix it, though I'll probably hold it hostage to make them come get it just to get another hug from Mr. Malcolm.

For the back I used the left over materials. I made the quilt pretty large because I suspect Malcolm will be quite tall when he's done growing.

All of the fabric I had the fortune of finding in the sale pile at the local fabric store, Ohlssons.

Sewing Machine Cover

This was really easy to make. I've made one before but somehow I managed to lose it. I did the first one with a big pocket on the front but I found that it was really just aesthetic since putting anything in it made the whole thing hang funny.

To make it you only need to cut two 15x23inch (38x58cm) squares. Place them faces together and sew the short sides and one long. Cut 2.5inch (6.5cm) squares out of the top corners (the ones sewn on both edges) and then pinch together and sew. Hem the bottom and you're done!

I love this fabric. I wish I had more of it.