Progress … is Sometimes Slow
I’m not sure where my mind was yesterday, but I sure had a dickens of a time sewing together this simple signature block.
When I was calculating yardage and the number of HSTs I would need to make a 24″ square finished pillow, I totally forgot that the plan was to set the HSTs on point! The photoed piece is measuring 24″ top to bottom, which means I will have to add a bit of a border. Or, maybe not, will half of an inch matter when stuffing the pillow form into the pillow case? It will be 24″ square once I trim off the HSTs on the sides.
Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments on whether I should bother adding a tiny border to this piece. Would you add one, or not?
There is a red t-shirt that I am to use for the back of the pillow. I also forgot to buy velcro for the closure. To prepare the block for signatures, I will press a fusible interfacing on the back side of the HSTs block. I’ll use Pellon P44F, which is the weight I like for t-shirt quilts. The fusible interfacing will add just enough stability for writing with a Pigma Micron pen, but will also leave the pillow soft and comfy. I’ll quilt in the red triangles, or maybe in the ditch using a white thin cotton batting. I have scraps, so not sure of the brand name and will back the quilting with muslin. Once the pillow is complete with a t-shirt back and black piping, it will be washable and durable. I pre-washed the fabric, so there should be no color bleeding, always a fear with reds. I will instruct the owner to always wash in cold water and to use a Color Catcher to be on the safe side!
Today was another Curvy Quilters sewing day! I worked on a UFO, the Timeless Traditions BOM.
I finished the 2 – 6″ blocks and 1 – 12″ block for month 6. There are 7 more pieced blocks and 4 appliqué blocks to complete before setting them all together. Then borders and more appliqué. I hope to have this quilt finished for a Christmas gift. I told my Curvy Quilter friends we need to meet more than once a month so I can finish this quilt!
Cuteness alert!
This is my 16 month old grand daughter learning to drink from a camel water pack! We had a delightful walk at a state park Sunday with most of our adult children joining us. But this is the only picture of the youngest in the family with her dad and me! I don’t know why we didn’t think to stage a decent family photo!
How did I do on last’s week To-Do List?
- Hobo bag made from t-shirts. ✗ Didn’t get to it.
- HST signature blocks – 24″ pillow with t-shirt back. ✔︎ Pieced!
- Setting aside Bargello to complete #1 & 2. Might get back to Bargello if time allows. If so – borders!
To-Do List for this week:
- Finish Signature pillow.
- Bind t-shirt quilt.
- Construct Hobo bag.
- Work on BOMs, Timeless Traditions, Machine Quilting Block Party, One Block Wonders if time allows.
Linking to To-Do Tuesday and Linky Tuesday.
Tags: Linky Tuesday, To-Do Tuesday
May 11th, 2016 at 14:18
I haven’t made pillows to put in a form yet (I know, I know… It’s a basic sewing project that I should have done long before now!), so I don’t think I’d have any good advice for you. My first, inexperienced, thought is that the pillow back might be slightly stretchy and that would give some room to make the pillow front without the extra border?? I actually have making pillows on my to-make list for the Oregon house, I just am not sure when I’ll get to them. I will be learning about what to do in this situation vicariously through you!
Your blocks are lovely and your piecing is always so perfect! I absolutely love that picture of your adorable granddaughter! She is a cutie, for sure! So glad you all had a wonderful day together! What a blessing!!
May 12th, 2016 at 12:42
I really like the blocks – the colors are gorgeous! I am no help with the pillow, though, sorry.
May 14th, 2016 at 10:02
Great blocks and what a neat photo with your Featherweight!