This is one of my favorite parts of the quilt process. All layers are basted together, and the quilting has begun. With basting I work from the middle towards the edges. But when sewing I start with the outer edges and work my way in, taking out the straight pins as I go. There are still a lot of pins in Christopher's quilt, but I've taken out almost 150 so far.
With every row of stitches I can see this quilt taking its shape and its final form. By Sunday it ought to be perfect.
Note about quilting: my work space is L-shaped and big. It's perfect for supporting this quilt as I work my way around and around it. In lieu of a side table, an ironing board can be used to provide support for the quilt - and the quilter!
3 comments:
I love your workspace set-up. I have a large table behind my sewing machine to support a quilt but that one on your left is just the ticket I think. I'll have to consult DH!
Interesting that you use straight pins instead of safety pins. I would stab myself to death if I didn't baste with curved pins. Can you explain this choice?
One of the things I inherited from my mother is "subway efficiency." I'll get things done as quickly as I can but it may not always be the most attractive (I know - I'm binding some of your quilts. Relax - I'll be good to them). Straight pins are so much easier and faster to use. And as long as I have on jeans and a supply of bandaids, I'm usually ok. Christopher's quilt? Not one drop of blood went into it!
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