I have been in my sewing room, but only bits and starts. I finally got the backing constructed for the quilt for my nephew. There was a measuring error and a resulting math error. That’s why the 3” addition on the one side. My quilters need the backing to be 8” bigger than the top!
Now I need to run a row of stay stitching and press the back of the front. Then find a batting! J oann’s is sold out and closing the end of this week. Boo Hoo! 😢 I need to call my quilter and see what her schedule is, and if she happens to have a package of double size batting.
This is my Not Finished. I'd like to have this done and deliverable by early June.
Also, in the evenings I have been doing some counted cross stitch. This was a piece from a chart from the Colorado Cross Stitcher in Loveland. It was part of The Twelve Days of Christmas box that I purchased last fall. It's done on a small piece of 28 count ivory cashel linen that was in my stash stitched 2 over 2. I finished it by attaching it to a piece of green florists foam that Mr Busy cut to size for me. It has a piece of fabric wrapped from the back to cover the edges of the linen and then a brown grosgrain ribbon wrapped around the edge to cover where the linen and the fabric overlap. All pinned to the foam with sequin or appliqué pins. The bow is a bit limp but is was premade and I'm not sure how to stiffen it. Maybe some starch and a curling iron! :)
This is a small Finish but it took me longer than it should have. I had to relearn how to stitch two threads over two. I am pleased with it.
Linking up with Alycia for Finished or Not Friday!
Oh no you are in a city where the JoAnns is closing, I would be so sad. I haven't heard anything about ours, but they just moved into a much larger space a year ago. Love how you finished off your stitchery piece.
ReplyDeleteMarvlous quilt Judy! That is a lovely finish of the cross stitched piece. I watch Colorado Stitcher on YouTube- Sheri. Would that be the same person I wonder. I used to go to Joan's in Ogdensburg across the border in the old days. Such great bargains to be had there.
ReplyDeleteGrow is a wonderful finish, Judy! I love how you did that with the piece of foam - it looks great! I'm sorry about your Joann's, though. They are always a handy place to find so many craft items.
ReplyDeleteYour Grow cross stitch is beautiful! I love the way you finished it for display. It looks pretty there with the table and photos above. Too bad about your Joann's. I am hoping ours stays open. With the bankruptcy agreement, they said they weren't closing any stores or letting any employees go, so I hope they can stay in business.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the cross stitch FFO. I have so many pieces that are stitched but need FFOing.
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