Blue painters tape is my friend. I have debated several different ways to quilt this little doll quilt, and finally decided on cross hatching. I am not the queen of straight lines, so I dug out my trustee painter's tape and created a grid. I could have used a fabric marking system, but have not had success finding something that I like. I thought the magic blue pen that goes away with water that is all the rage would be the thing, but I get so frustrated trying to get it to really go away. Usually, it takes three times with water before it stays gone. Anyway, the tape works great for straight lines. I used the fantastic, fabulous, wonderful walking foot that my fantastic, fabulous, wonderful sister gave me for my birthday, and the quilting was done in no time flat. Just quilt one way, remove the tape, lay the tape in the other direction, then finish the quilting. I have the binding on and ready to sew down this evening. This little fun piece will head for parts east this weekend.
This is the other thing I finished today. It is for the Stash Bee. It is supposed to have perspective, but my husband thinks the rows of pink flowers going off into the distance are just confusing. I had great fun creating this windmill house. The blocks are all different kinds of houses. I think this will be a fun quilt.
I have two more things I have to get in the mail by Monday. One is done, and the other is almost done. Then I can work on my April challenge from Modern 8 Create, this weeks Peach color challenge at 15 Minutes Play, and the piece for the International Robin. Of course, there are May bee blocks, the May doll quilt, and my H2H quilt to finish by the end of next month. I am also taking three days of workshops with Gwen Marston in the middle of May. Another fun month to look forward to. As long as I keep working on these small pieces, I don't add to my growing pile of quilts that need quilting. I really need to get that stack done. I also need to clean the studio! So much to do, and so little time. What's a quilter to do?
Joyful quilting, everyone.
5 comments:
Envying you those 3 days with Gwen Marston coming up! That's going to be so much fun. I'm sure you'll create all kinds of wonderfulness.
Painters tape is a great idea. I will have to try it. Love your windmill block. Hugs
That's a *marvelous* idea!! I love blue painter's tape for a myriad of things ... now I have another use for it, thank you!! :)
Great way to do it. I've always used a chalk marker, but this might be easier.
Doesn't sound as if you'll be bored for a good while. I always like your creative house blocks.
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