I have been busy making my deadline. I finished the "Eldorado Canyon" quilt top and it is now at the long arm quilter's. I am so glad to have it done and checked off my list. I have always wanted to make something using the Stonehenge fabric line and this quilt turned out beautifully. My only tip for you if you make this quilt yourself is to follow the directions for pressing exactly so you do not run into trouble when joining the blocks into rows. I still managed to have a few "bumps".
I have come to believe that pressing correctly is directly related to flat, even blocks with precision piecing. And it also lessens the need to pin on simple seams. I especially love it when the seam allowance on the top fabric faces the needle and the seam allowance on the bottom is facing towards me. The top fabric just slides right into position for an exact match!
Do you have any pressing tips to share? Or helpful links on Youtube? Wouldn't it be great to have a big screen TV on the wall in your sewing room that is internet ready? It would be like your own personal tutor. Sweet!
Today I went to a lecture presentation by Mary Huey. Her lecture was on taking control of your UFQ's. You know, those unfinished quilt projects that we all have stored around. It was so motivational, and got me thinking through her ideas to "repurpose" my projects - regardless of where they are in the finishing (or starting) process. Once I finish our fall jobs (washing windows, putting the gardens to bed) I will be making a mess in the sewing room sorting and resorting all those UFQs with the goal to finish them up and move on! How exciting!! Maybe I'll try Mary Huey's challenge!
Now to get back to my Love Entwined quilt. I am falling behind fast.
