Need a new project. Something from the stash; short-fire but new. Maybe something for R2. Ordered more foam stabilizer and some zipper-by-the-yard to test, but
Category: Stitchcraft
Threw the scrap blocks up on the wall, so I can at least see what I have for the backing so far. Which, at this
Changed my mind on the pillows again. Since I’ve already gone overboard on size, might as well replace the 18×18 mandala pillow covers instead; they
Finished processing the larger scrap strips and shelved the itsy bits. Pulling the last of the blue-green yardage to see if I can use it
Basketcase needs finishing. Considered a stripe-y binding, which would look cool, but would require a lot more stripes. It’s a fun idea, but I don’t
Things are officially unweildy. Funny how fast that happens. Trying to decide if I have the impetus to finish tonight. I miss my EPP, but
Wasn’t crazy about any of the jaw alignments. Considered reconstructing the block with the teeth and nostrils offset, but it looks better with four teeth.
Three interior rows done passably well. Some decent locks, a couple misfires but nothing quilting won’t help with. Maybe a E2E zig-zagging topstitch on the
Not perfect, but not dreadful; a few solid locks. Tried to reseam the two that were off the worst – the first one twice and
Turns out I prefer open seams. Better it take longer than leave my left eye twitchy. Time to start the funky bunch.
Watching Karen Brown, was reminded I don’t have to be quite so precious with my perimeter basket blocks, so far as perfect ends and pressed
With the initial column complete, the remaining perimeter is three groupings of four blocks each. One down.