My Monthly goal is to get a few quilts
pinned and to get a few quilted too.
So far, I've managed to get four pinned and one started
before we jetted it off with grandkids, to visit an Uncle,
Brother and Great Uncle in Hudson Quebec.
One person, three titles, sounds just like royalty!
We were hoping to have time on the way
back to the plane to stop and see the
beautiful display of tulips have at the capital and we did!
Some were done, but many were beautiful and
magnificent. A thoughtful remebrance of a time
I don't mind pinning now that I have
two 6 foot conference tables to use.
My back is rarely sore and the quilts are nice and flat.
I use a set of six clamps to hold the backing down on the table.
The quilt top folded into quarters,
measures the amount of batting I need.
When the roll of batting gets to 1/2 size , I keep it
next to the table and just pull out what I need.
I took the time to make some frankenbatting
while pinning the last one.
It helps reduce the amount of batting used and
decreases the amount of waste.
There are only so many things I like to do with batting bits.
I will use the frankenbatting to make baby or crib sized quilts
since fusible web or zig zaging make the joining quick and easy.
So here is the product of the pinning frenzy!
and after! Definitely lookes less loaded,
messier, but less full!
This red log cabin was pinned up
just before flight time! I packed
the evening before so had time to finish it up !
throwing our bags around,
it will be on into the quilting frenzy!
Stay safe and sew, pin and travel on!
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Admire your efficiency. Just before flight time I'm worrying about what I've forgotten to pack
ReplyDeleteWe ended up with almost everything we needed. I only forgot my wireless headphones but my GS kept me entertained on the flight so they weren't missed.
DeleteI gave up on pinning and only use 505 spray now
ReplyDeleteSpray basting always stressed me out, I was so worrried about a wrinkle! So far, pinning works well. Happy quilting!
DeleteSuch beautiful spring flowers! Thanks for sharing with us! I do the same thing with batting, and it works well in smaller projects to zigzag it together like that.
ReplyDeleteMy latest pinning frenzie has me almost out of HObbs 80/20! Time to order up a new bolt!
DeleteSuch a productive time, you must be feeling very happy. I too zap the leftover pieces of batting together, great for smaller quilts. Hope your break away was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe break was wonderful, time with family , beautiful location and the GK s are great travelers!
DeleteThere is nothing like having the right equipment and furniture for the job. When I think back to pinning on the floor... Clearly, the back to back tables are allowing you to breeze through your work. Congratulations on making a dent in the backlog.
ReplyDeleteIn the words of Elvis, " Ah , thank you , thank you , thank you very much, Un huh."
DeleteWell done! It's so satisfying when one stack shrinks and transfers to another! The ladder where to store the ready-to-be-quilted quilts is a great idea, it looks like you keep the backings and bindings with them?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, and bravo!
You're welcome. It is great to keep everything together. Then I don't use up the binding or backing for something else!
DeleteI have no doubt you'll meet your goal and get a lot of quilts finished this month. You are amazing at finishes! Love that scrappy log cabin. The red fabrics are so vibrant and pretty. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Loving your red quilt, do you have a quilting plan for it? Batting has gotten expensive so it is a good idea to Frankenstein all we can.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of quilts prepped! Go you!!
ReplyDeletethose flowers are gorgeous!!! Glad you were able to see them
Do you straighten your batting edges before you join? Do you zig zag sew your batting pieces together?
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