1. Chain piecing really makes whipping up a quilt so much faster
2. Changing the blade on your rotary cutter - I'm in love again!
3. Changing the needle on your machine - like wise
I started cutting 5 inch squares for the 65 Roses project on Wednesday and found I just couldn't stop. The guidelines called for "fresh spring coloured florals or prints with a vintage/romantic feel."
As much as I love modern, bold prints I am really a sucker for vintage/romantic prints so I had plenty to choose from in my stash. I ended up putting together three blocks for the charity quilt and liked them so much I decided to make a smallish quilt for myself.
Kids in bed? Check
Husband at work? Check
Sewing machine on? Check
WooHoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I just changed the blade of my rotary cutter too, and doesn't it make a difference! Such beautiful vintage feel florals too...
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful fabrics..and lovely quilt top. I will start trying patchwork & quilt this year. I don't have rotary cutter, so it's quite tidious to mark & cut all the squares..:D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chain-piecing tip- looks like a fabulous time-saver....
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