What do yo do when you just can't sleep?
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I decided to start straightning our my fabirc at 4:00 am when i just couldn't sleep - I remembered hearing about "Quilt Radio" so I Googled it and started listening. I was entertained at the same time I was enjoying my fabric stash and planning projects!
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/radio/index.html
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/radio/index.html
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I get up and cut my Dresden Plates and then sew and iron.
I am trying to start a project where I make dresden quilts for the Hospice houses in my area. The entire process is done in steps. First I cut the dresdens matching up the template that I have, then I'll sew the shapes together, pressing after each completion. I sew 20 dresdens together, using any background that compliments what I have already done. The circular piece for the dresden is cut out to match background /or blend with colors from dresden. I then attach the dresdens and circles to background with heat n' bond.
After most of quilt top is completed, I use a hand stitch or decorative stitch to "tack" down V's, then I'll finish.
I have timed myself before, and this takes me about a week to complete top only.
This is what I do when I can't sleep.
I am trying to start a project where I make dresden quilts for the Hospice houses in my area. The entire process is done in steps. First I cut the dresdens matching up the template that I have, then I'll sew the shapes together, pressing after each completion. I sew 20 dresdens together, using any background that compliments what I have already done. The circular piece for the dresden is cut out to match background /or blend with colors from dresden. I then attach the dresdens and circles to background with heat n' bond.
After most of quilt top is completed, I use a hand stitch or decorative stitch to "tack" down V's, then I'll finish.
I have timed myself before, and this takes me about a week to complete top only.
This is what I do when I can't sleep.
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I usually draw or read. or plan a quilt. Don't want to turn the sewing machine on to wake up everyone up. One night, a couple of years ago, when my machine was in a different room, Ii made a sweatshirt jacket for my granddaughter, all in one night. I took about 3 hours. woke up at 1am, never did go back to sleep that day.
Cathy S/Willowwind
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