Anyway, I'm taking the baby blanket in today.
It's cute. I can see why the Mom wanted a blanket made from this. But, what I did is not what should have been done with this. There were things I said I'd try that I couldn't do. I couldn't sew it right sides together and turn it. The fuzzy right sides shifted too much and I couldn't keep it from bunching. Wrong sides together is a knitted texture and that didn't walk so much.
I did serge around the edge and then sewed a line a half inch in from that for stability. I wanted to sew a hashtag across it to hold the two layers together for laundering, but I couldn't get that to work. The fabric is stretchy and I don't have the skills to sew two stretchy fabrics together. And, wasn't all that innerested in learning them. So, I sewed two stability basting stitches along the center line. I hope that will help keep it from separating in the wash, but I won't swear to it. And, I'm not laundering it to find out.
That's it for me. Almost halfway through the workweek. I have a class with Edyta Sitar coming up. We're going to make tree blocks. I'm going to fellowship with other quilters. Time to check on that supply list. I know I own everything I'll need.
But, will I be able to find it?
Have a great day! Lane
8 comments:
Edyta! Lucky Lane! Lucky Lane! How exciting is that? Take lots of pictures. I can see where you struggled with the baby blanket ...however, it's over and done with. On to the next project. Have a great day. Mary
A class with Edyta how fun is that?
The trees are fun to make. I made her whole quilt and it turned out well.Enjoy!
Enjoy your class!!
Lane, I have been wondering about your location in relation to the bombings. Good thing I didn't know or I really would have been stewing!!
Love ya!
Becky
You did way better with that fabric than I would have! Some things are just not meant to be used the way people want them to be. Enjoy the class--can't wait to see your trees!
When I heard Austin, I had my fingers crossed for you all. Wish these things wouldn't happen at all. I hate the news these days.
Nice of you to sew the baby blanket together. Non sewers do not always "see" possible technical problems, but you found a solution.
Selfishly, I'm glad you and your family are safe - along with everyone else, but you are the three people I "know".
Edyta is on my list of quilters I'd love to meet.
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