In today’s sewing lesson we learned how to use the seam ripper, LOL. Actually, there probably isn’t a sewing day that goes by for me without using a seam ripper. Actually, it wasn’t too bad – I read the directions several times – and misinterpreted what they were saying. Sigh. It seems the weekend for… Continue reading Ta-da! Finished aprons
Read the pattern!
I took yesterday off as a vacation day and spent some time working on the Scrap Crystals quilt. I might have gotten more done if I’d read the pattern instead of just glancing at it and making (incorrect) assumptions. The first thing I noticed was that I had chosen the incorrect size squares to make… Continue reading Read the pattern!
Lots of tiny scraps sewn together
Last weekend I really buckled down and worked on my Scrap Crystals quilt after our apron sewing was done. I just kept sewing those 4-patches to each other and ended up with a nice little stack of them. Then I separated those into 4 stacks and started piecing those together. I’ve made a few of… Continue reading Lots of tiny scraps sewn together
Aprons with waistbands
After a week off, we met again to work on our aprons, and achieved gathering the apron, sewing it to the waistband. Instead of using the technique as directed in the pattern, my mom and my friend Sallie both recommended we try zigzagging over crochet thread (of which I have plenty!). It worked much better,… Continue reading Aprons with waistbands
Let’s hear it for the red, white, and blue
My weekly apron sewing with my friend was cancelled this week, so I spent some time working on the Deconstructed Disappearing Pinwheel quilt top I’ve been piecing for a Quilts of Valor quilt. I finished it! I didn’t add any borders, and it is approximately 63″ x 74″. I found a really nice off-white fabric… Continue reading Let’s hear it for the red, white, and blue