Finished another little project this week. I was commissioned to do a Star Wars themed blanket as a baby gift. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Its the same idea and pattern as this other one that I posted about awhile back. Its basically a simplified quilt, more of a patchwork blanket than a quilt.
My favourite part is always the fussy cutting. I know that a lot of people don't like the fussy cutting, but for me, as the quilting is often very materially inspired, getting the nicest bits out of the fabric is often my focus.
Of course, my photography assistant is always present.
And full of questions. Such as "Why is that guy half nay-kid?" Good question. Maybe becuase he was hot? Tatooine seemed like it had a rather warm climate.
Here you can see the backing fabric.
I have a lot of sewing to do these days. Quite a little to-do list posted up by my desk. I feel like I'm getting behind in the etsy shop to. Its just these little people in my life, they really want to spend most of their time outside, and to be fair, I like being out there too. And my machine really needs to be serviced, but in order for that to happen it has to be in the shop for two weeks. Two weeks! How am I supposed to go without my machine for two weeks! Seriously. And its not like taking the car into the shop where they give you a loaner...
I have a machine I could lend you if you need to take yours in for service- it's old- works well- your sister could bring it next time she comes up!!
mary
Posted by: Mary Griffiths | 03/23/2012 at 11:25 AM
You are the sweetest Mary! I just took the machine in today and the guy at the shop promised to have it back to me within the week, so I think I'll make it. And I do have my old Kenmore as back up. But I think I'll just concentrate on getting some knitting done and dealing with all the organizing and stuff that I'm behind on. But thanks so much for thinking of me. You rock!
Posted by: finger thumb | 03/24/2012 at 09:09 PM