Duel Purpose

I choose this pattern because I thought it would be easy.  (You can download it for free at Jordan Fabrics.)

But there were a few things I hadn't taken into account.

Firstly the difference between Imperial and Metric measures.  This caused me more trouble than I would have thought.  Still, I found that making the blocks a bit smaller I have been able to over come this.  (I am so glad I did a trial first and could correct the size.)

I thought at first that the big trouble would be removing the paper that the pieces have been sewn onto.  My wrist is far weaker than I had at first thought and this project requires me to rip out the paper the fabric is sewn onto.

So, it has now become an exercise in using my non dominant hand. At first it was slow and tedious, but, if this wrist keeps deteriorating, very necessary.

From the quick quilt I thought I was making it has become the start of learning another process altogether.  I thought that it will take at least a week to get all the papers out but actually it was very simple.  I used a short machine stitch to begin with and then creased each sewing line with the back of the scissors and the paper just came out.

To bad about my stitching though.  I got two blocks on the wrong orientation and had to replace them. 

I tried a bit of needle work yesterday but my wrist still wasn't with out pain although it was a lot better than it has been.  I will stay with the machining for a while longer I think.

Now I have to think about the borders.  I will make them a bit bigger than the pattern because I have found a blog that I think will help me with my walking foot quilting.

It is called Blooming in Chintz and the writer has a similar machine to me.   I have been practicing quilting with my walking foot for some time and this seems to be the next step on that journey.  It is a great blog with lots of inspirational quilts and clear explanations or all processes that are featured.  Worth a visit.

Comments

[Rachel]

I hope the wrist starts to improve soon!

[Carolyn Foley]

Unfortunately it isnt going to get better I just to have to manage it.