Progress is being made on Mom's quilt, though I've slowed down a bit. I'd love to be ready to bind it by Tuesday.
I've had a couple of friends ask me about how I keep the strips straight as I add them. These shirts are so thin and the fabric tends to shift as it is sewn, so this is a challenge. Here's what I do:
As I'm pinning a new plank (strip) in place to sew, I measure from the edge of the new plank to the edge of the quilt batting. I do this all along the entire plank, placing pins as I go, making sure the measurement is consistent. The quilt is certainly not going to be perfect, but I think it will make Mom happy! And that's what's important.
Here's today's basket - one more for the pile.
Today was also a day for some appliqué on a Secret Project - nice and slow sewing. I love it!
Hubby and I just got back from dinner at Outback - settling in for more appliqué and a movie on Netflix.
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