Basting is my least favorite part of quiltmaking, but years ago, I bought 2 folding picnic tables and have used them frequently. I even have risers to use when standing up. I've also decided I have better success using both spray and pins. This pattern came from Bonnie Hunter/Quiltville - I KNEW she would have the pesky pressing details worked out. The only constant is the background and the little purple in the cross center. This went faster than I expected. It's about 70" x 80". Someone called my border a "zipper" design.
Oh great - My backing was pieced horizontally, but I basted it on vertically and "missed" a few inches of backing at the bottom. I even marked the batting with Upper Right, Lower Left. Shoulda marked the backing. Duhhhhh! Fortunately, I have extra, but still, it's exasperating, isn't it?
This is my simple quilting design for a busy, allover pattern. My thread is Metler Silk Finish, variegated pastels, very light, on top and bottom. Schmetz has a new "Chrome" top stitching needle/14, - so far, so good.
You can barely see the thread on the back.
Thread is barely visible on the front as well - just texture. This is quilted on my DSM.
Curtains for my newly reorganized Studio - Hobby Lobby is closed - they always had good choices for simple cafe curtains but they are closed for who-knows-how-long and I found a plaid fabric on sale at Keepsake Quilting - I made a giant leap of faith and I ordered this, wanting to get this curtain job D O N E! My little bright studio needs some warmth - I have no idea how large this plaid will be but hey, it was on sale! Can't wait to see what arrives! If it's terrible for curtains, it still will be a great quilt backing.
