And So It Begins

Most of the sewing I did was figuring out the binding for Dear Jane.  I got a pattern made for the scallops and discovered that my first choice for a binding color didn't really work.  Little S helped find an acceptable fabric for the binding.  Since the edge is curved, I was nervous about having enough to work with. but I still wanted just a narrow binding to show on the front so I made it 2 3/8".   I did not cut the curves until after I sewed on the binding - just in case.  

Binding going on!!

The sewing is very tedious and hurts  my eyes and shoulders, so I think I will work on it in spurts.  Sew, trim curves, hand stitch down, repeat.  I knew getting the binding on would not be easy, but I am hopeful that I can get in the groove this weekend and then work at it during the week.  I'd really like to finish by the end of December since that will be 11 years in the making.

The curve works!!

It was a "family first" week and I am thankful for that.  We had Little S at home for a few days.  Then we headed back to Savannah to have Thanksgiving with Teacher E and her husband C's family and some of their friends.  We took most everything already cooked and ready to heat up, so time in the kitchen was minimal.  Her MIL made a comment about how effortless joining the families has been and it is so true.  I am continually thankful for my in-laws in Guatemala who always welcomed me and my family.  Now it carries on to E & C and how his family is just another branch on the tree.  Little S stayed behind with her sister since classes start back up on Monday and it doesn't make sense to make yet another trip back and forth.  It was nice have extra noise in the house for a few days.

Yes, it is going to work!!!

You can see in these photos have the quilting stitching is not "dense" as requested.  There are so many pieces that don't have any quilting stitches touching them.  I know the pieces are super small, but that is why I requested "dense" quilting.  It was a new longarm service because my favorite quilter retired.  I am trying to stay calm and just keep moving forward.  I am thinking maybe I can go back and quilt between the lines ???  What are the odds I can sew a smooth curve - slim.  Or just call it done??  Any recommendations??

15 Minutes to Stitch

15 minute days last weeks = 4/7

15 minute days/Nov = 20/29

15 minute days/2025 = 289/333

Success Rate = 87%

 

I was questioning my total days in 2025.  Sure enough I was pretty off.  That improved my success rate - not that it really matters.  This year I am happy with any forward progress.  

No stash movement this week.  I need to look back and see if anything was reported for Dear Jane as it was under construction.

2025 Stash Totals

Used last week: 0 yards 

Used year to date: 110.5 yards

Acquired recently: 0 yards  

Acquired year to date: 42 yards

Net used in 2025: 68.5 more yards used

Linking up to:

Kate at Life in Pieces

Donna at quiltpaintcreate

Frederique at quiltingpatch