Virtual quilting weekend 8/14-8/16/20
08-15-2020, 05:07 AM
#32
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Gainesville, Missouri
Posts: 520
Good morning, everyone
Off to a good start this morning, got up, washed my hair, cut some Muslin for sister's quilt, considering going ahead and working up the binding now because to me, it's a tedious part of the project that I always dread. If I do it now, then it's off the checklist and I won't have to contend with it again until I'm ready to put it on the quilt.
Also considering a big pitcher of iced coffee. Won't be ready for a little while, but would be good to have later, lol
Off to a good start this morning, got up, washed my hair, cut some Muslin for sister's quilt, considering going ahead and working up the binding now because to me, it's a tedious part of the project that I always dread. If I do it now, then it's off the checklist and I won't have to contend with it again until I'm ready to put it on the quilt.
Also considering a big pitcher of iced coffee. Won't be ready for a little while, but would be good to have later, lol
08-15-2020, 08:18 AM
#34
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,357
The weather is so nice, I'm out on my back patio sewing on my Featherweight, making String blocks. I finally couldn't jam one more string into the drawer, so I figured it was time to start making up some blocks. I make them into HST's with a soft grey fabric on the other side.
It's so quiet...Just me, the sewing machine and the crickets!
Watson
It's so quiet...Just me, the sewing machine and the crickets!
Watson
08-15-2020, 10:59 AM
#39
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: North Wales
Posts: 473
That's a gorgeous Hunter's Star, MicheleC!
I'm working on the borders to a UFO this weekend - its a hexagon quilt I'm machine piecing, started in 2012 (ahem). I got so far and then got stuck on the borders, lol! The centres are Paddington themed fabric that I actually bought from one of the members here.
Love seeing and hearing what everyone else is doing
I'm working on the borders to a UFO this weekend - its a hexagon quilt I'm machine piecing, started in 2012 (ahem). I got so far and then got stuck on the borders, lol! The centres are Paddington themed fabric that I actually bought from one of the members here.
Love seeing and hearing what everyone else is doing
08-15-2020, 02:04 PM
#40
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Mendocino Coast, CA
Posts: 4,893
It is incredibly hot here today...about 105-110 degrees. :::sigh::: I'm not going to get much done today. 
I brought my quilt top (Bonnie Hunter's, "Sister's Choice,") downstairs, where it is cooler, so I could start sandwiching it. I am using Elmer's School Glue for the first time to baste it. I'm also using a bottle, with a roller on it to dispense the glue. It was recommended on the QB by some very, wise person, who's handle I can't remember...sorry. The bottle and glue works great! I added a little water to the glue to make it go a bit further and help it spread evenly. I like the way it's working. However, I'm almost out of glue, so I'll have to complete the sandwich tomorrow, after I go to town to shop.
I also have a Christmas pillow to sew up, but that is going to have to wait. It's just tooo hhhooootttt!
I'll try to post a pic of the top later. Everyone else's stuff looks fantastic!
~ C
I brought my quilt top (Bonnie Hunter's, "Sister's Choice,") downstairs, where it is cooler, so I could start sandwiching it. I am using Elmer's School Glue for the first time to baste it. I'm also using a bottle, with a roller on it to dispense the glue. It was recommended on the QB by some very, wise person, who's handle I can't remember...sorry. The bottle and glue works great! I added a little water to the glue to make it go a bit further and help it spread evenly. I like the way it's working. However, I'm almost out of glue, so I'll have to complete the sandwich tomorrow, after I go to town to shop.I also have a Christmas pillow to sew up, but that is going to have to wait. It's just tooo hhhooootttt!
I'll try to post a pic of the top later. Everyone else's stuff looks fantastic!
~ C
