I began piecing strips into blocks for Silk Path, and so far I’ve completed sewing strips 1 and 2 together. I’ve decided to go ahead and sew in order, so now I’m starting to add strip 3 to the sets. There are quite a few, so I’m just doing this as I have time this… Continue reading Block piecing, part 1
Category: Sewing
General sewing
Neptune in orange
Recently, the Wrap Them in Hugs quilting ministry began working through some of their half-yard stash, creating from it approximately 7 “kits” of color-themed 2½-inch strips (like a jelly roll) to use for charity quilt tops. They started with blue, and I made the Tiffany quilt top from that set. But then, using the colors… Continue reading Neptune in orange
Washed and wearing
I asked CC to take a photo of me before church this morning, because this was the first time wearing my skirt after finishing and then washing it. I’d like to find (or make?) a different blouse to go with it, but for now, I think this cream colored tee will work just fine. Hooray… Continue reading Washed and wearing
Panel D sets
Panel D sets are completed! The quilt is set on point, so I have a few more odd sets to complete, but now I can begin the slow process of making the blocks from the panel sets.
Sewing Rows Together
It’s almost complete! I began sewing the rows to each other, and did a little bit each day over several days. Each time I added a row, it went from micro-to-mini-to almost-there-to the perfect length. Then I added the waistband, and then I had to order some elastic. Next up is putting in the elastic… Continue reading Sewing Rows Together