several days ago i put the whites into the washer and then left the lid up so i wouldn’t forget i actually wanted to wash them. obviously my schedule has gotten in the way – and it’s still easy to forget if you don’t go into that room except to sleep! yes, my washer (and dryer) is in the bedroom. ^_^ small digs! not sure how i discovered mr. pepe was doing this, but had peeked in and ran to get camera – of course the sound of the flash popping up woke him – thus the sleepy (and slightly annoyed) look. moral is – always good to check inside before starting washer (or dryer)! ^_^
i guess, since the weather has cooled, he has found it warmer in there. too bad, i will probably do that load today and he will have to find a new place to snuggle.
my only goal for today is to get the binding onto that latest wallhanging – the one with the 4 simpler flowers (see below). i have promised it as a show entry for our show, which is next weekend! that means it must be complete by thursday!! not sure why, but i really dislike this step. part of it is i am very very nervous when trimming the quilt in preparation for the sewing on – on the machine – of the binding. you know, one slip and all those months of work could be ‘ruined’! don’t mind the handwork part – folding and sewing the binding to the back. and now that it’s cooler, won’t be a big deal to have a quilt in my lap! course, then – given it is black, it will take forever to remove all traces of hair!! would help if i did the vacuuming thing more often.
sure wish it were already trimmed this nicely. then i wouldn’t be stressed.
ok, time to just do it!
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September 28, 2008 at 5:31 am
Thanks for the info on videos. We are always trying to improve our site. Wish I could see the quilting of your quilt. It’s certainly striking with that black! We’ve had good luck lighting from the side to show quilting on dark or solid color fabrics when showing people their quilt issues (tucks pleats etc). I also do longarm quilting. I realize that we are just getting shadows, but it works.