Looking For A FAST Project For A Wedding This Weekend
#1
This weekend I have a wedding on Saturday and a baby shower on Sunday. I've been working on a baby quilt for the shower and completely forgot about the wedding. Normally I would just buy something off of their registry but this is for one of my oldest, childhood friends so I want to do something more personal. She loves quilts but I don't have a lot of time. I'm thinking if I can work straight through one day and make a top, quilt it two days in a row and then hand bind it for two days, I might be able to make it work. Any thoughts?
#3
I tend to think rag quilts when I need to do one fast...I've made an oversized throw that my parents can snuggle under while watching tv. I use my rag quilt when just laying on top of my bed...I don't worry as much about quilt stitches or getting too dirty or washing too much. I think you can put more of the effort into the design of the top to make it really customized to her colors and likes.
#8
You can do it! Just determine what you are going to make and then sit down and do it.
People at the shop are all the time marveling how fast I get things done, so here are a few tips that help me.
Determine your pattern and stick to it, no changing it up as you go
Don't stop to admire work just done, keep on working
Set a timer for 30 minutes, get up and walk around the house every time it goes off so you won't get stiff
Wind all your bobbins at one time - or as many as you can
Don't dither, just go with the plan
Don't start counting how many done and how many to go, it will not make a difference in how to sew what you have in your hand
People at the shop are all the time marveling how fast I get things done, so here are a few tips that help me.
Determine your pattern and stick to it, no changing it up as you go
Don't stop to admire work just done, keep on working
Set a timer for 30 minutes, get up and walk around the house every time it goes off so you won't get stiff
Wind all your bobbins at one time - or as many as you can
Don't dither, just go with the plan
Don't start counting how many done and how many to go, it will not make a difference in how to sew what you have in your hand
#9
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I say you can do it, you have the determination to finish up your projects.
Cut a bunch of colored 6.5" squares with her color scheme and separate those squares with matching binding; add your borders last and you're good to go.
Sometimes simplicity makes Elegance.
I say you can do it, you have the determination to finish up your projects.
Cut a bunch of colored 6.5" squares with her color scheme and separate those squares with matching binding; add your borders last and you're good to go.
Sometimes simplicity makes Elegance.
#10
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i would explain that you are working on a quilt for them and you'll give it to them after the honeymoon.
why rush a gift for such an important friend on such an important occasion.
why rush a gift for such an important friend on such an important occasion.
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