I have had an epiphany !!!
In working thru my UFOs , I have discovered something startling.
Many of my UFOs have issues.
I thought most of my UFO s were the
result of DSD ( Dreaded Squirrel Distractions) or
FASPS ( Found a shiny penny syndrome) .
I was hoping some of them just needed a binding, or
maybe an extra block. Unfortunately, many of mine have serious
difficulties and need some heavy duty quilty solutions.
This is what I have discovered so far and
some of the solutions planned for them.
The Curved Log cabin- has narrow seams and
some pulled apart. This one I had tightly quilted
and will topstitch the open seams. It is all bound and we use and
display it, with the pins still marking the areas needing work!
True confessions, we often slept under Big Red
when it was half stitched and had pins holding the
batting in place around the edges.
The Stretched stars
The base block was not a standard size,
so additional charm blocks had to be cut
down to make more rows. A top was unearthed during an
organizing spree, but I have many blocks left of 2 sizes so
now they are another ufo.
The Square Dance - The on point setting created gaps in edges.
This was one of my first attempts using quilter's fuse on a
large, on point project.
I am adding a sashing and it will be " a softer square dance"
with no sharp corners as I have to sew
over the edges of the outside squares to add the sashing.
Curved nine patch- Discovered an easier way
to get the same effect with less work. ( Thank you
Jenny Doan) This is not an issue, more of a disenchantment.
make a complete top.
That is the plan so far.
My UFOs and Gifted Goodies live
in a basket on a shelf. It would be
very nice to clear it out a bit this year.
Stay safe and sew on!
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