I've decided to make my list of goals a little more realistic this quarter. I only finished 2 things last quarter, but there are a few that are very close....so maybe I'll go for 5 finishes this quarter.
1. Solids Charm Quilt -- I have finished the top, and even started machine quilting it. After only a few straight lines I had serious puckers.....ugh! I either stink at basting or I stink at machine quilting. Hopefully I'll figure out how to get it finished!
2. Falling Charms Quilt: Persimmon -- This is at the quilters so I should manage to finish it!
3. Falling Charms Quilt: Bee My Honey -- This is also at the quilters!
4. S'more Mountains Quilt
5. BOM Quilt
Okay, so I guess I'm just an unrealistic goal maker -- or maybe I just want to keep my options open? Just two more:
6. 8 Zipper Pouches for gifts.
1. Solids Charm Quilt -- I have finished the top, and even started machine quilting it. After only a few straight lines I had serious puckers.....ugh! I either stink at basting or I stink at machine quilting. Hopefully I'll figure out how to get it finished!
2. Falling Charms Quilt: Persimmon -- This is at the quilters so I should manage to finish it!
3. Falling Charms Quilt: Bee My Honey -- This is also at the quilters!
4. S'more Mountains Quilt
5. BOM Quilt
Okay, so I guess I'm just an unrealistic goal maker -- or maybe I just want to keep my options open? Just two more:
6. 8 Zipper Pouches for gifts.
7. Desert Quilt
I am linking up to the 2015 Finish-Along at On the Windy Side.
I can make a good list, but usually get side tracked... It's so much fun starting something new instead of finishing something!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great quarter. Such lovely projects.
ReplyDeleteAre you using a walking foot for the straight lines? You may need to adjust your pressure foot tension. Personally I like to use my open toe darning foot (aka hopping quilting foot) for "organic" straight lines, because I don't get the drag and wrinkles. Your trip looks fantastic too, have a great summer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your suggestion. I do think that is the problem, but unfortunately I don't think I can adjust the pressure foot tension. I have a pretty basic Janome and have liked it except for the fact that I can't drop the feed dogs or adjust the pressure foot height (and I assume tension.) Maybe I better look in my manual to make sure I'm not missing something! Also, i am using a generic walking foot and wish I would have splurged for the Janome foot. Anyway, I am glad you commented because I think I better make sure I'm not missing a feature on my machine. If not, I should definitely try the darning foot for organic lines. Thanks for visiting.
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