Playing Chicken
I mentioned a month or so ago that I started a quilt for our bed using a fat quarter collection of Rifle Paper Company fabric. Since I’m making a king size quilt (even though we have a queen bed), I realized early on I’d need to add additional fabric from my stash to make sure I had enough. When I finished 24 squares I knew I’d be cutting close, really close with the fabric. In fact, I was concerned I wasn’t going to have enough to finish all the squares, I was playing chicken with the fabric.
Last night, spent some time figuring out the last 7 squares needed, making sure I’d be able to squeak out enough to finish the quilt. I figured if I lacked only one or two squares I’d just add squares of the linen fabric that I’m using as borders.
It turns out I’m going to have just enough, with only a few small scraps left. I’m glad I decided to add in a few extra fabrics from the beginning, otherwise, I wouldn’t have had enough to finish it. I’m pretty excited about getting this quilt finished, it’s going to be lovely!
What’s happening in your creative world?
Filed under Around the House, Sewing | Comments (3)
Your quilt is coming along very nicely.
to Mrs. H's comment
I am an avid quilter & wanted to tell you that your piecing is VERY precise! Enviable!! It will be lovely!!!
to Mary Buckingham's comment
Thanks so much, of course, I notice the ones that are a bit off. Overall I’m happy, I try not to be too crazy about trying to get it perfect.
to Susy's comment