Yesterday was a day to sew. The morning started off rainy and windy, and the day stayed windy. I went out to get the mail, but otherwise I was inside all day. I needed to make a backing for one of the Crescent quilts. I had enough pieces, but had to come up with a plan and do the math to make it work. was surprised that it took me over two hours to put it together. I was pleased that it worked out and looked “planned”.

Next up I had to finish the 70’s Log Cabin quilt that was on the longarm. I have been working on this quilt for a few days. The first day I only got one row done, there was much un sewing and swearing that day. I ended on a good note though, and made careful notes so that if I ever have a similar quilt top for quilting I have a starting point. This quilt top was a lesson in how methods have improved over the last 50 years and how important pressing is to making foundation blocks. Oh and squaring up, this quilt could have benefited from that too.

When I was prepping it for quilting, I contemplated taking it apart and squaring the blocks. But, I felt it would lose something intrinsic to its being if I did, like the makers mark would some how be erased. Besides I learned my lesson with the Dresden plate quilt re-do last year, refurbishing a quilt can be a giant sink hole for time. The last three rows went smoothly, and I happily removed it from the leaders. I think I may add a few bits to the sides as it bows in slightly, rather than cutting it straight and loosing some of the logs.

I got the backing for the Crescent quilt loaded and spread the batting over the frame to let it relax over night.

Today I want to get started on the next two tops I have to make, a twin size Dwelling quilt and a twin size Star Bright. Both of these are from patterns, but the Dwellings quilt is a full size and the Star Bright is a throw. A downsize and an upsize were needed. I was able to get it done using EQ8, I didn’t bother changing the colors, as these are just maps for me.

It’s starting off as another chilly day. I think I’ll make another cup of coffee and start sewing.

Be Kind.