So, this great fabric I found for the back of the red & white quilt arrived on Thursday...
Not quite what I had in mind, but it was the best they had and it would work. It is kind of cool - a Monaluna print by Robert Kaufman. Unfortunately, traffic was T.E.R.R.I.B.L.E. on Friday afternoon and it took forever to get to the shop. But I got my three yards and starting cutting and piecing it for the back when I got home. Seems my math skills were lacking also. I needed another 2.5 yards. Where in the heck was MY head when I was figuring yardage for the back of a 72" x 72" quilt? I was so annoyed with myself (more so because of another fabric issue I had this week, which is the subject of my next post). So, instead of spending the entire day quilting this quilt, I had to make another trip to the LQS this morning to get another 2.5 yards (where a really cute pattern for fall wallhangings jumped in my cart - show you later!).
I finally got the back ready and on the frame by 3pm this afternoon and got about 6 rows of quilting done (this quilt must be done by next Saturday remember - quilted and bound!)
This week, getting enough fabric for finishing projects has been like pulling teeth!
4 comments:
I've had projects like that too. First I cut the batting too small then cut a whole in the backing. Yikes! I wonder where my brain is sometimes. The Curlz panto is really nice though. I think it will look fabulous despite the backing trials and tribulations.
Oh, no! And why does this always happen when you are the busiest and have a deadline? At least now the end is in sight. Love the quilting and good luck with the final binding.
LOL, I've been there. You are way more devoted than me though. I would have found something in my stash to piece together. I'm way to lazy to go to the lqs 2x's in a few days! The quilt is looking really good though.
Mama said there'd be days like this - my mama said! LOL Mama is always right.
It's a beautiful quilt and will be loved and enjoyed.
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