I spent Wednesday 4th of May at the quilt cave even though I wasn't feeling brilliant. It was good though, I had a lovely, restful day sewing and chatting to my fellow quilters instead of worrying about everything that needs doing at home.
My mentor, Angel, gave me some hot tips on lining up all the pieces, critical if the design is to work. I think this will be my last curtain quilt as the fabric is just too thick which makes accuracy a nightmare. She advised me to tack the pieces in place before machining as this give me a more accurate idea of whether the pieces are lined up correctly or not.
This was my last curtain quilt, quilt number 5 over all. It took six months to make. I spent 40 hours just cutting out the pieces! Keeping all the points pointy was a nightmare. I thought the trellis would be easier but it's not. However, I didn't give up with this one and I've no intention of giving up with the trellis. This is when being stubborn and obtuse is useful!
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