My Creative Space

I decided to bight the bullet this morning and continue quilting this quilt which has been going for about 9 months now.  Since starting this quilt I have made three more cot quilts.  I have improved my sewing technique some since beginning this.  After popping it in the machine this morning and continuing the free motion quilting I have realised its not me its the quilt.

I didn't stretch the backing enough which has resulted in some pleating on the back.  I put the batting in upside down which means the quilt top is sliding around some, even with the pins in it.  I washed the fabrics before sewing, I know you are supposed to do this but I much prefer to sew with all the starch still in the fabric.  Its a lot stiffer and sits better in the machine.



This is what my whole creative space looks like at the moment, needs some work I know.  I have an bench top from Ikea that will become built in.  I will also put in some overhead cupboards and some shelves.  Until then I might put up some kind of hanging shelving unit and a pin board or something.

My creative space comes complete with 7 month old baby boy who wants to get in on the action.

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