Saturday, July 22, 2017

Sew Simple

 The blankety blank welcome quilt is done. Almost.  When I threw it in the wash a few seams popped so I've got to go applique some patches on it to hide the frayed edges while I keep repeating "done is better than perfect". I hate 1/4 inch seams. Hate. Them. Never again. It's 1/2 inch or nothing for me.


 I am happy about the back. That sticky batting is just what you need for machine quilting. Not a pucker in sight. Hallelujah.



 I am continuing my free motion adventure with some panels from clearance quilting collections. Thanks for the idea Cindy. It's just what I need.  I got them for about $2 a piece so ruining them is not a problem-though that red and white folksy one is awfully pretty.


While I was out scouting for panels I found this sewing themed material on clearance also.



 It is going to be this apron. It better be sew simple. I am not in the mood for drama. If this heat waves doesn't break soon I surely will go mad. Cabin fever has set in with a vengeance. Even being cranky isn't helping.



I also need to get back to work on what I hope isn't to become a permanent fixture of the dining room table. It's pretty but it needs to be done, done, done.

8 comments:

  1. Your finished quilt is beautiful! But I do understand about quarter inch seams. They can be a real pain. Your fabric finds are all very nice... I especially like the sewing themed one. We had a nice cool day today, but the heat is supposed to be back on high starting tomorrow. Oh well, it was nice to have a bit of a reprieve and at least we don't have the nasty humidity you guys deal with. Try to stay cool my friend.
    Blessings, Betsy

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  2. The welcome quilt is fantastic-you did a great job, frayed seam and all! I practiced on panel quilts when I first got my frame-sorry I didn't think of it to tell you!

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    1. YOU did tell me...I thanked Linda. Silly me-the brain is going.

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    2. I edited it! Why I got you two mixed up, I'll never know.

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  3. Sorry about the frayed edges because that quilt is wonderful. We are having storms all day today, I am loving this gray day it is such a nice reprieve from the heat.

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  4. Your Dresden Plate is beautiful. Such happy colors!
    That quilt looks so complicated. It was worth dealing with the frayed edges.

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  5. An apron is the perfect sew up!

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