My local fabric store didn't have any more of the fabric I needed so I had to find some scraps and make do--I put the 'odd' blocks in the four corners. I've started sewing the rows together and should finish it today, I hope.
While at the store I was able to purchase some backing for this top so it can be added to the quilting frame queue!
In the evening, during a grand T-storm, I worked on a garter stitch entralac dishcloth--again doing it from memory! I can see some areas that need some refinement but it was a good exercise! I got this far along on binding off the last row but didn't like the way it was turning out--I like the binding off to look the same as the casting on row. (see how the top right corner is smooth on top? The other triangles should look like that, too!)
After a few false starts I improved but now I will try another one to see if I can remember a bit more easily second time around!
I love the four corners in the quilt. I really like a scrappy look so it is nice when there's a little something different to finish it off rather than being completely coordinated. I'm a big fan of crazy quilting -- and really love the look of slow stitching -- but sewing is not my forte unfortunately. Cool dishcloth. I used to make so many of them years ago -- same with doilies, but I stopped because I couldn't give them away fast enough and I have a huge collection of projects that need to find homes ... yet I keep crocheting and cross-stitching. What to do?
ReplyDeleteBoth your sewing and knitting are entrelac! I think the scraps you put together work perfectly
ReplyDeleteThe top you're working on is turning out very nicely. It looks like a weaving project. Entrelac is something I've always wanted to try. I have a headband kit here that's probably 30 years old that I've never touched. I take it out, look at the pattern from time to time and go nope....lol.
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever!! The four corners is a perfect finish!! I love the dishcloth!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteGlad to read that you are feeling better.
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