There were lots of little jobs I needed to do to clean up the sewing studio. First was the staystitching around this quilt. Now it can be put on a hanger on the rack in the basement, waiting for its backing to be sewn.
While I had a load of laundry in the washer I looked for some leftover pastel 16 patch blocks in the Kaffe orphan box. If you enlarge this photo you will see the block on the left has selvage showing. I colored in the part that will show with permanent markers but I'm not sure if I will use it. The one on the right is a keeper.
I might add in some plain blocks to make a quick baby quilt.
Then it was time to sew the right and left columns onto the medallion quilt. I made a half block for the bottom of the right strip.
After sewing it on, I will have this little bit to trim off the top of the column. I will wait until I have pressed it before I trim, for better accuracy.
On the left side column I started sewing it one with a full block matched at the bottom and this is how much will be trimmed on the top edge. As soon as I press the 2 seams and trim, this top will get moved to the side on my design wall while I contemplate what I need to add on the top and bottom edges.
I found a few more sewn stratas to cut for 16 patch blocks so that will be done today. Now I can concentrate on what is next with all of those loose ends taken care of. I also finished basting a baby quilt so I can start quilting it tonight.
Pesky salvages. I’m going to guess you won’t use that block unless you replace that square. It’s lovely to get a few pending things out of the way. How goes your pain levels?
ReplyDeleteI have learned to embrace the salvages. I try and avoid high contrast if possible, but otherwise let the salvages fall where they may! I hope you are getting some rest after your procedure.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of "parts" on hand to use, Wanda!! :))) How is your back coming along? Hopefully you are getting relief...
ReplyDeleteSo far we've had 18+" of snow here and it is still coming down...along with high winds making huge drifts...We haven't seen seen a storm like this in over 10 years...We are hunkered down here and i have a nice beef stew simmering in our crock pot for dinner...hugs, Julierose
Tidying up the sewing room so I can function is a never ending necessity. I think you block with the selvage will be just fine.
ReplyDeleteA little here, a little there-- it all adds up!
ReplyDeleteGreat “Show ‘n Tell” today Wanda.
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