Almost done!

I thought it was about time I updated you on the status of my quilting project! I'm nearly finished! But first, here is a picture of my adorable niece for your enjoyment:

 

Isn't she just precious?? Well, I think so anyway :)

And without further ado...

I went for the straight line quilting, but made it purposely not totally straight and did them in random increments

More of the straight lines on the quilt top

The backing and my binding, which I'm clearly JUST starting to hand sew to the back

Quilting on the back

The completed quilt top...Tada!

 All that's left on this project is for me to finish hand-sewing the binding to the back and then a good wash and dry to give it that "worn" look. Yay! I'll post another picture of the completed product! It's far from perfect, but I have to say, I'm pretty happy with my very first quilt. I kind of wish I could keep it...


And here is the unfinished banner that my sister-in-law and I made. I have to sew the strips along the top for us to hang it still. The "happy birthday" is in pinks and reds because her birthday party is going to be Minnie Mouse themed (her very favorite character). Her name ("kahla") is in black, white and purple because my sister wanted to be able to hang it in her room later on. Her room is decorated in black, white, purple and green (hence the colors of the quilt). I'll post another picture of the completed banner when it's done.