I am excited about finishing my current project, but don't want to actually show the piece until it is finished. I love every step of quilting, and machine quilting is one of my favorites. Today, I pin basted my project, so it is ready to go!
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| First, I trimmed and press my top, and set it aside. I pieced my backing fabric, pressed well, and set it aside. I can't show you that either, but suffice it to say, I found the PERFECT backing fabric! I also pieced my batting. I butt the edges, and sew together with the multiple zigzag stitch. Then I layered the project - backing face down, taped securely to my table; batting, smoothing it out nicely; and then the quilt top, also smoothing it carefully. Then I start putting in the safety pins, starting in the center and working out from there. |
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| Detail, showing the pieced batting. This is a poly/cotton blend, 80/20, my favorite batting. |
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| My tip: I insert ALL of the pins BEFORE I close any of them. Why? Well, when you close the pin, you distort your carefully layered project. That is why I wait. When all the pins are inserted, then I can sit down and close all of the pins. |
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| I found this tool years ago, and it works great. Helps me to close the pins without hurting my fingers. Another tip: when you remove the pins while quilting, throw them back into your storage container while still open! Then you don't have to open them later. Saves lots of time. |
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