Usually by the time I get to this point, I'm ramming the quilt through just to finish it already?! My corners often looked pretty crappy. This time I decided to put in some effort (ie: Youtube tutorials, patience) and master the corners.
The other thing that's new with this one - I used a walker foot for the first time. Unlike Citric's sewing machine - mine didn't come with one of these so I bought one at my local quilt shop. The lady there assured me it would fit any machine, I gave her a bit of a sideways look as I forked over fifty bucks for this contraption.
Do you know hard it was to get this thing on my machine with ZERO instructions?! What a contraption. But so worth it.
I had to infill this one with a solid to get the size right and I really like how it turned out. Also, I usually struggle with the bias tape on the edges because a) I'm not patient enough and b) am afraid to make my own so I'm relying on the stuff available in packages. This time I really like that orange edge.
There is a new little fabric store in Victoria that I wanted to check out for the back. She didn't have any solids but I found a nice pattern fabric that I really like for the back. (Check it out in the first photo) I might continue this trend rather than a solid on the back although it's more expensive.
I took an entire day to put this thing together last weekend - and I already had the top cuto out. I started at 10:30 and didn't finish it until 8:00pm. These things are so much work. But with the right music and the right movies it's so fun.
I also have to deal with the Bad Room Mate who can't get enough of a quilt when there is one around. He lies all over it as I'm trying to sew it. All day.
I'm curled up with this quilt right now and it's so warm and comfy. I have two other quilts to go before I finally make one for myself.
3 comments:
Those are indeed perfect corners!! I have distinct trouble with that…
The quilt looks great - and I love the back. Very nicely composed. And I have no idea why they can put a 0.2 cent strip of paper in with a walking foot to tell you how to attach the stupid thing. They cost a bit but they do make a difference, especially when quilting. I tucked the one I bought for my old machine away as a spare or a lender. Waste not, want not…
Can't wait to see what else you've got going on!
Love the picture of you quilting with the Bad Roommate in the way! :)
Love the corners on your quilt, and the entire thing. I've been so un-crafty lately. I need to get back into it.
It's gorgeous! I am SO not a quilter, but I really appreciate people like you who have the talent, patience, and skills to pull them off. Great job! :)
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