Occasionally I have days like yesterday. Instead of faffing around procrastinating, I made an executive decision to just get in there and sew. No master plan, just an attitude of do it. Amazing what that attitude can do for me.
I started the day by searching for some batting for Scooter, the baby quilt. Eventually I found a bundle of batting all tied up. Once undone it was very very creased, not ideal for basting. I put that aside to unwrinkle and rather than the usual me, deciding that the quilting stars weren't in alignment, I instead, picked up some fabric I cut the other day, and made some four patch blocks.
That was easy so I thought while I was on a roll I'd cut some setting triangles for the four patches.
Wow, this is going well. So I sewed some triangles to the four patches. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. It actually worked!
Then I cut out some of the spotty fabric that's in the starflower diamonds, I need to applique the starflower panel to it. Ready for the next border.
I was still feeling the quilting love, I straightened out the batting and started basting Scooter. It went without a hitch. I spray basted it, and then sparsely pinned just in case. I've now quilted almost half of it. Woo hoo.
I'm anticipating that today won't be quite as productive, but then again, you never know!
That was easy so I thought while I was on a roll I'd cut some setting triangles for the four patches.
Wow, this is going well. So I sewed some triangles to the four patches. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. It actually worked!
Then I cut out some of the spotty fabric that's in the starflower diamonds, I need to applique the starflower panel to it. Ready for the next border.
I was still feeling the quilting love, I straightened out the batting and started basting Scooter. It went without a hitch. I spray basted it, and then sparsely pinned just in case. I've now quilted almost half of it. Woo hoo.
I'm anticipating that today won't be quite as productive, but then again, you never know!
I've read somewhere to put creased batting into the tumble dryer for a couple of minutes on cold and apparently the creases disappear. What a productive day you had. Great stuff!
ReplyDeletewohoo. the setting triangles look fantastic. They should look great with the black spot.
ReplyDeletegood work
Wow, you were productive!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the only thing that holds us back is ourselves! You should be very proud of what you achieved! The four square and triangle blocks look very pretty!
ReplyDeletegreat day! i like the way the four patch / triangles look. You may reach your goals way before the end of March..
ReplyDeleteFantastic. You,ve done really well.... and all in one day. They're all really pretty but the one with the squares and triangles is looking particularly good. You'll be showing us a finish before too long!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much you got done! When you told me you had a good sewing day I wasn't prepared for this. Everything looks fab.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! SO great to have a productive day - especially where crafty projects are concerned - it's so satisfying!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo, you go girl. Attitude is 80% of just about everything, I think.
ReplyDeleteWhen my batting (cotton) is wrinkled I give it a light iron on a low setting. Is this a bad thing? I've been doing it for a while and haven't had any problems. I think it flattens it a little bit but it all pops up again after the first wash. Hmm, maybe I better google it.
Woohoo, you're on a roll!
ReplyDeleteGo Marg! I love your 4 patch/setting triangles combo. I'm guessing it's for your stars, that will look so brilliant!! Nice job getting onto quilting the scooter quilt too!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Don't those stars sparkle on the black and white spot!
ReplyDeleteThe soul blossoms four patches look awesome. Love all that colour. It almost made me want to run out and do something with mine...I said almost because Im not starting anything else until I bloody well finish something. We didn’t all get bitten by the sewing bug and over achieve you know.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the quilting on your scooter quilt. Is it finished yet? You up for Facetime sewing today- I really need to get some quilting finished on Superheroes, and I’ve been putting it off all weekend....
Always nice when inspiration leads to applied creativity that WORKS! Good sewing day, for sure. Can't wait to see the finished Scooter. I need to get my arse in gear and baste two quilts too...
ReplyDeleteWow what a great day you have had I am in awe of what you do, and how your quilts are so gorgeous and the colours and fabrics are just so right.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Marg on achieving so much in your day.....can you send some of that determination my way....my little burst has run out.
Wow, you did get a lot done! All the projects look wonderful too :)
ReplyDeleteWhenever I want to baste a quilt I throw my batting in the dryer with a damp towel for ten minutes or so. It gets out the worst of the wrinkles.
Wow, that looks like you are an the go! I love the colors of those squres and triangles.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day, all your projects are so colourful and pretty.
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this post? LOVE your colorful stars. And the scooter is so darn cute! All this work makes me want to log off my laptop and get a couple rounds of sewing done before I go to work! :)
ReplyDeleteNice job, Marg! I am a first rate procrastinator! Sometimes dreading a project takes more time than finally just doing it. I'm proud of you:)
ReplyDeleteSunday was a really good day. Must have been good sewing karma that day because I got a lot done that day too. Love your 4 patches with the pink polka dot triangles.
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