Well, since January really kicked my butt, I'm going to make the most out of February! I've already made a giant list of everything I want to do, but I'm going to pare it down to just the things I want to complete this month. And since my eyes are usually bigger than my sewing box, I'm going to try to be realistic and only have a couple things on my "Must Finish" list.
This is one of the first things I want to get done. It's the Rainbow Quilt-as-you-Go quilt I "finished" a while ago. I'd sewn it together and sewed the top to the backing when I realized that it was quite lumpy. All my blocks were slightly warped (which might still work itself out in the wash) so they bubbled in the centers. I was so frustrated at that all that work hadn't turned out perfect, that I just rolled it in a ball and stashed it in the corner of the sewing area.
After some grumping about it, I realized that doing some hand quilting in the centers would attach them better to the backing so there'd be less lump. So I grabbed my collection of Perle Cotton and got to work.
With all these little decorative stitches, it's turning out to be one of my favorite projects. I know I'm going to love cuddling under it and tracing all those stitches.
And this guy is loving sitting next to me while I stitch. He gets to pull the needle as it comes up from the bottom. A very serious job!
Linking up with Blossom Heart Quilts for Sew Cute Tuesday and Lee for WIP Wednesday!
What a great idea!! I thought it was still fabulous before, but I can't wait to see it really-really finished ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to bring it back to guild. It'll be perfect for keeping warm in the big West Newbury hall.
DeleteThis is amazing! I love all the little hand stitched bits, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love all of the bright colors together!
ReplyDeleteI love the hand stitching it looks great.
ReplyDeleteHand stitching is one of my favorite details! Looks fabulous. Best, Kate
ReplyDeleteyum, scraps and color and texture
ReplyDeleteleeAnna Paylor
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Looks like a beautiful quilt... so much quilting! You do know that we (the makers) are the only ones that see those lumps and bumps, right? Everyone else is just amazed at what we've made. :)
ReplyDelete:) Absolutely! I'm the queen of letting little things go, but I just couldn't get by this one.
DeleteHow fun to have a finish that was almost finished to start with! Congratulations on your discovery.
ReplyDelete♥ QAYG, think its the lines, sooo theraputic. Great colours and who doesnt love a good selection of scraps put to great use :)
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