My plans yesterday were to finish marking "Paper Lanterns" and put it on the frame. It is now marked, but not on the frame. I thought I had enough batting, but it turns out I am about a foot short in length. So today I will travel to JoAnn's and get more. HEAVY SIGH. I think I'll try that new bamboo batting. If you have used it, please comment below. It's new to me!So instead of starting to quilt, I did a cleaning of my sewing area. Lots of threads and little bits of fabric and such on the floor, so I grabbed my basement vaccuum. The belt was broken. Another HEAVY SIGH.
I opted to sew this little block (F12 Starburst) and then go upstairs and hand quilt.
Some days are just like that, aren't they?
I used it for a baby quilt and liked it a lot. It is more expensive, but soft and pleasing to the touch.
ReplyDeleteLet us know what kind of luck you have with the bamboo batting - I have wondered how it would be for hand quilting and how it is after a quilt is washed.
ReplyDeleteKaren
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
I haven't used the bamboo quilt bat, but it sounds like a 'green' thing to do. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI had a 'cleaning' day in my 'crap' room last week and found a few of my husband's shirts I had hidden there because they required ironing. He saw them to yesterday (sigh) I ironed them Hopefully by the time they hit the dirty clothes pile he will forget them and I can hide them again. Clutter does have its uses. :)
Dawn
A Subversive Stitcher
I have not used it yet, but one of the gals who quilts on the long arm at the LQS told me it needs to be floated on a frame and not loaded on the batting rail, because it stretches. I hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job on the block.
ReplyDeleteI've been piecing in my living room and I have threads and bits of fabric all over the place. It even happens when I'm -trying- to be neat.
It's good to know that I have company. :)
Best regards,
Darilyn
That's a great block! 8-)
ReplyDeleteBummer you had one of "those" days... We all have them... yesterday was my son's turn... he got rear-ended, locked keys in his truck, and then broke his key in the ignition... sheesh!!!
I hope your last 2 days have been better for you! 8-)
I love Saturdays too... but then, most days are like Saturday to me... unemployed/retired... 8-)
I look forward to seeing your lantern quilt after quilting, and your circles quilt quilting is looking awesome! Good for you! 8-)
Happy stitchings!