The month of December is half over which is usually when I report in on my progress with my monthly UFO project. I'm getting down to the wire if I want to give this as a finished gift for Christmas (instead of an IOU!)
After another hour of sewing strips, then adding borders, I'll be ready to pin baste and then start the quilting.
This quilt does not photograph well and looks pretty boring from a distance, but hopefully that won't matter to the recipients!
Such a great gift, a quilt and the memories of the year. I'm sure you'll get it finished in time.
ReplyDeleteSew one strip from top to bottom, the next from bottom to top, the next from top to bottom and so on. Should help with warping. Love the journal idea.
ReplyDeleteI have missed some posts and don't know what hand written journal it is you are turning into a quilt, but I love the idea!
ReplyDeleteI am having the same problems with my Flying Geese strips--so i have resorted to the hated pinning at every junction...better, but certainly not perfect--my geese are being recalcitrant!!!;000
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen this project of yours before, either; great idea..
looking good, hugs from cold SE CT Julierose
You may also want to sew your strips on alternating sides instead of working in only one direction. That may help also. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteWould love to know the story behind these hand written squares? Perhaps you can let us know when the project is finished and gifted.
ReplyDeleteWhat a challenge, admire your patience.
ReplyDeleteLong strips can be hard to keep straight. Hope you've been able to make some good progress on the project this week. Christmas is scarily not all that far off!
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