Wednesday, January 25, 2012

A NEW BOOK AND A STACK OF SQUARES!


As soon as I saw this book at the library, I knew it was coming home with me. I've never gotten this book before so it was a real treat to come home and look through it...and then the hard desision of what to make first!!!!!
Sew something handmade for every room. WOW. The girls at sweetwater are creative.
I also enjoyed their blog at http://www.sweetwater.typepad.com/

My first project from this book was actually a tote (pictures to come!) but as soon as I saw their adorable trivets, I had to make a set...after a quick stop at Joanns to get insulated batting :)
These squares were given to the family, and as it turns out, the template for the trivets fits in them perfectly.

For this project I used insulated batting for the first time. I was happy with the results and really liked the way the batting handled. I also cut my binding on the bias for the first time. I normally cut my binding from selvage to selvage, but thought I could use the extra stetch from a bias cut; and I was right.

The binding was the only thing I changed on this pattern. I didn't like the double layer the pattern instructed, so instead, I cut my binding to 1-1/2 inch and ironed over a 1/4 inch.
Then attached as normal. 
I found it went on a little smoother.
Over all I am happy with the results!

I am also looking forward to trying these in some bright summer prints.

Until then, happy quilting!
Anna