Here it is halfway through the month and I have finally gotten the courage to tackle the road borders on my CMW block of the month. I decided to use a charcoal grunge rather than the black woven recommended by the instructions.
I didn't have to worry about shreds of in in the off white sections.
As directed, I started with the inner road. Then I watched all the videos again before starting the outer road. I forgot to stay stitch all my edges - found out it helps a lot especially with the woven solids which shred very easy.
Trimming and marking each of the 48 pieced sections - tedious but necessary.
I stay stitched each quarter road section as I made it rather than wrestle with it once it was sewn into a circle.
Attaching it to the outer edge went quite well but I see that I have some excess fabric at the inner edge??
Later that evening - not thrilled with where I eased in the fullness in a couple of places.
Last night I took out four places and adjusted the house width a tiny bit too. This helped a lot. There is a bit of puffiness around the treetop edge but not enough to worry about - quilting will take that in.
Well the instructor said this was the toughest month - I certainly hope so!
Ready for some relaxation sewing!
We are looking at some very warm temps by this weekend. A prelude to summer!
Grateful for friends coming for a visit, not wearing a mask at the grocery store and a good book to read!
1 comment:
this looks amazing. What a project. I am always amazed at your skill. It was good to see you.
Sally
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