Hard to believe that there's just one more week left in March. Normally, I'm scrambling to get my One Monthly Goal finished at this point. For a change I'm actually ready to link up with Elm Street Quilts for the March One Monthly Goal Finish Linky Party before the last day of the month.
My goal for March was to get Potions sent out for quilting. At the beginning of the month I had a finished quilt top, but still needed to piece the back.
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| Backing fabric is Robert Kaufman, Science Fair 3 Beakers Bright |
I love this backing fabric. The only drawback was that sewing two lengths together to get the width needed for the quilt meant matching the up the shelves at the seam. That worked out better than I expected. Not perfect, but not too shabby.
The next step required to move the project along is my least favorite. Removing the loose threads and giving the top a final press usually takes a solid afternoon of work.
The blue background fabric frayed more than the other fabrics, but I've ended up with much larger piles of loose threads from other projects. Potions actually wasn't too bad, it helped that the Scientist in Training was around to keep me company during that step.
The backing and quilt top were carefully folded up and packaged in zip lock bags. I found the right size batting in my stash. Then searched for the right size box.
After packing, taping and labeling, the project was ready for the post office. I was off work that week, so getting to the post office wasn't the scheduling problem it normally it is. I heard from Trudy yesterday, she's almost finished with the quilting. So I'm pretty sure I know what my April One Monthly Goal is going to be.
nice that the backing pieced better than you thought it might hope it turns out how you would like it to
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you are excited to get this quilt back for binding. The backing is absolutely perfect and you did a super job matching the print.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how some fabrics fray a lot more than others. The background I used in last year's Saturday Sampler frayed way more than I would have liked.
Good job! I’m looking forward to seeing what Trudy does with it.
ReplyDeleteYou did amazing on that backing!!! Can't wait to see it!!
ReplyDeleteWow, it sounds like the quilting is even going to be complete this month! The matching job for the backing fabric looks wonderful to me. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Great job matching the backing and getting it to the quilter. I'm excited to see the finished quilt. Do you have the binding all ready? That should be a slam-dunk for April!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on moving this project forward and on piecing that backing so well!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on meeting your goal (and early too!) I can't wait to see Potions when it is finished!
ReplyDeleteWow! You found the perfect backing for it. Can't wait to see the finished product. Congrats on getting it to this point.
ReplyDeleteYou know how much I've enjoyed reading about your progress on this quilt. The backing is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteMatching the shelves turned out well. What a fun quilt! Finding the right sized box is sometimes the most challenging part.
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