Thursday, March 30, 2017

1st Quarter update

17 UFOs in 2017

Thanks Meredithe(17 UFOs in 2017) for the continuous encouragement and request for updates.

1. quilt of valor--at the quilter and I have begun the plans for the  presentation

2.  crib quilt- sandwiched and hand basted
 Used the orange for backing


4.  Remake of 2 shirt -- 1 completed......looked like a sack on me.....put in the goodwill bag

5.  complete 6 garments for me-4 complete, 1 in progress
red dress and kimono jacket


9  complete


10.  long story....short
hand pieced around maybe in the 40's- given to me
I pin basted, started hand quilting with hoop......changed to no hoop
had too many puckers in backing....ripped all out
now re-thread basted.....will learn to use that hoop



12   modern log cabin- started
Not a lot of completes but good progress......for the ADD Nana
I had several customer alterations and projects that I did get out the door.




FMQ domestic machine

 I have been reading and watching  many YouTube videos on FMQ. One of the best hints I found for basting was......pin first, then between th...