The up-coming arrival of our first grandchild was always going to be a big occasion and I purchased a printed baby cot panel with the intention of trying out the technique called Trapunto.
On the reverse side of the panel, I laid down some pieces of bamboo batting and then using my walking foot, sewed around the balloons, and each individual animal in the boat. I then cut away any excess batting, which gave the balloons and animals a plump look.
Then I continued as for a normal quilt using batting and backing. I outlined stitched all the pictures and then stippled the main background of the quilt. I also did horizontal stitching on the blue top rim of the boat and pebble free-motion around the name.
![]()
I could have done heaps more free motion on this quilt but in the end, was more than happy with the result.
