One other thing I need to mention is that I may need you to be a little patient with me over the next couple of months of the QAL. My partner has a slipped disc in his neck, and will be having surgery next week (with six weeks recovery) - so I'm pretty stressed out at the moment, and I can't guarantee I will be able to get all of the posts up according to the schedule. I will try my best to get all the posts up on time, but please bear with me if they are a little late sometimes.
So, this week I will be talking very briefly about putting your quilt top together. There isn't much I can add that isn't included in the pattern - but I would suggest making use of the colouring sheet included in the pattern to decide on the layout of your five coloured stripes. I am giving everyone two weeks to get the quilt top together, and then I'll be back in two weeks to talk about basting your quilt.
This is my in-progress quilt up on the design wall - I am having an absolute ball putting this together. I know I've mentioned it before, but the Cotton Couture I'm using is an absolute dream to sew with - the hand is incredibly soft and I'm anticipating it will be amazing fabric to quilt.
This is a very quick and simple top to put together - the hardest part is making sure you don't mess up the order of each row. I tend to tackle each row separately - so I sew each row together, put it back up on the design wall before dealing with the next one. I know some people can chain piece all their rows at the same time and get everything right - but I've learnt from experience I'm not one of these people. So to avoid ripping more seams than I sew, I play it safe and do it one row at a time :o)
It's taken me a while to get organised, but I've started a Flickr group for the QAL - so please feel free to share your progress (and questions) over there. Starting with the next QAL post, I will be adding a linky party to each post, so you can share your progress here as well. If you are on Instagram, please use the hashtag #freemotionqal.
xx Jess
6 comments:
Hi Jess: I of course am over committed so I don't mind if the pace slows down. I hope the surgery and recovery go well. Look after your self and your family first.
I hope the surgery and recovery goes smoothly!! You guys are in my thoughts :-) I love the colors you chose for your quilt! I wish I could put down everything and make one right.now.
Sorry to hear about you OH. I for one would be glad of a longer schedule - i don't get much time to quilt and don't think i can get my top and back ready i two weeks. I don't have time to make the chevron but another top i"m working on should do nicely for this qal.
I hope the surgery goes well too. Hugs!!
Eek, hope the surgery goes well!
Gosh what a horrible injury. I hope the surgery went ok and he is recovering well. It's good to slow down sometimes.
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