Uh - it's a lot bigger than I visualized. Yes, I knew the size, but I'm bad at picturing how big that will be. So today I'm going to challenge myself to put it together as a QAYG project with a solid back.
I've made several, but only one other one with a solid back. Better go find on my quilt bookshelf Marti Michell's Machine Quilting by Sections book. This is the go-to book if you're making a big quilt on a domestic sewing machine. Click here to see her video on this book.
I'm linking to SewCalGal's Virtual Sew-cial today. Go on over and meet some quilters from all over the world.
Having a whole day to quilt is wonderful! Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy – I am enjoying it. Getting ready to quilt the first row. It’s pinned and sandwiched. Have to decide what size needle to use with invisible thread. Have you used any before?
ReplyDeleteIt`s just wonderfulHappy quilting!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy – it didn’t work for me for quilting, so I’m going to set it aside for raw-edge applique as I’ve done before. I’m now using Wonderfil Invisifil, 100 wt, with a 70/10 needle. So far, so good now that I’ve solved the bobbin tension problem.
ReplyDeleteI’m being brave and using a blue on the bottom and a white on the top. Had to fiddle with the tension til the bottom thread didn’t show on top.
Hope all is going well - glad you have the whole day to quilt. QAYG is the way to go on the big quilts! Good Luck! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteI certainly enjoyed having you join the virtual sew-cial to celebrate International Quilting Day. Your quilt is beautiful. Thanks for the tip on Marti's book. I'll definitely check it out.
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A Whole Day. I have it, but would freak out after 20 minutes. That's as long as I can sew at a time. No wonder I never finish...giggle.
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