I had a moment or two when I was very over this quilt, so I was left with 2 choices. I could either abandon it or pony up the dough for a really pretty backing. I think it paid off.
Notice my {diagonal} lines are not precise. Because that would be both hard and boring. Really, even this (very tiny) amount of precision takes a lot of work. I've been using my 6 1/2" quilting ruler to lay out my painters tape...you guessed it - 6 1/2" inches apart. I sew a straight line on either side of the tape, using my walking foot, with the stitch length at a whopping four.
Then I pick up the tapes and center them in between the rows I've already sewn. I just kinda eye-ball it...sew down both sides of the tape again....then repeat. Easy. Brainless to the point of boredom (if I weren't so excited about the results!)
After I tape it, I get to roll it up like a sideways burrito. Maybe that's why torillas are round rather than square?
This gives you a tiny peek at the other things I'm working on too...and the cuteness is something fierce!
Yep, I LOVE the backing...it totally makes the quilt. Nice job!
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ReplyDeleteVery very sweet Lia. I love it. My walking foot seems to have walked away. PRobably left with my zipper foot. Thanks for the inspiration- I love it and I miss you!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that backing! What is it?
ReplyDeleteNikko: Woodland Delight by Paula Prass
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sewmamasew.com/store/ecom-catshow/CLWOODLANDDELIGHT.html
Oh my. It looks so much nicer in person. I would have never picked it from the online pictures!
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