Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Back to the sewing room!

I had to get back in the sewing room after such a long break.   I decided to work on some finishes instead of beginning something new.  I am currently working on the quilt my daughter handed off to me to finish.  See the story here.  The first task was to put the four big pieces (which are different sizes) together to complete the pattern.  It took me a couple of days to figure out, but now I've got it.  I really think she designed a pretty quilt.


Here is evidence of two of my least favorite tasks when it come to quilt making.  These tasks were more dreaded than usual as this quilt is 104 inches by 104 inches.  First is trimming all the crazy threads on the back of the quilt.


And the other least favorite task is pressing the back of the quilt top so the seams lay flat in the direction they are meant to be.  The seams on this quilt seem to go on forever!


What's your least favorite part about making a quilt?

:o)

6 comments:

Karen said...

Looks like you have your work cut out for you with this one. I admire your determination. Hope it moves quickly.
My least favourite part is making the quilt sandwich. All the before and after is fine by me.

Shannon said...

What a great looking quilt. Good for you for finishing it for her.

Abby and Stephanie said...

I feel your pain as I have a tree quilt that is 107" square! My least favorite part is probably making the back, oh and the label.

Myra said...

Looking good! One that is also on my "to do" list...

Brita said...

Yes, that is a really pretty quilt! Congrats on getting it put together :-) That's an awful lot of seams to press, whew! It's going to be worth it, tho. My least favorite part of the process is binding -- argh!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Wonderful quilt! The part I dislike the most is sandwiching everything together...I have "cough" several that need to get to that stage.