Goal number five on my July list was to figure out the backing and binding for Sweet Tooth. I've looked at the bag of scraps which is not called SHIB (Squirrels Hiding in Bags) because was there one, two or more projects in there!
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| The small scraps |
First, I took out the bag containing the small scraps. The larger bag which I didn't photograph, contains all the chunks. I separated the scraps into colors and then into sizes. I had a lot of 3/4 inch, 1/1/4 inch scraps. Granted, many people would call that size waste and throw it away. I am not one of those people! Instead, I began sewing the bits into sections of about 20 inches.
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| The sorted piles |
Choosing 20 inches was arbitrary. Since I have no clue how I will insert these strings, I can sew them together or cut them apart later! I randomly stitched the bits together trying not to sew the same fabric to each other was my only "rule."
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| Strings ready for pressing |
After a small amount of time, I had a number of strings ready to press. I will be pressing the seam open to eliminate bulk. Whether these strings are part of the back or its own project is a mystery. I'll put the pressed strings on the design wall while I stitch the next group of scraps.
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| The next group of scraps |
I'm thinking I want to piece the additional blocks that Bill and Weeks each week released as a way to play more with transparency. I'll see what sizes the block parts need to be and check the scraps to see what fits. I can use the chunks if I need more fabric. Some of the fabric sizes could come from the next group of scraps.
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| Gertie in her "How about that?" mode |
Gertie, my inner squirrel, has been quiet regarding my stitching. Although, she has been enjoying viewing all the fabric prints. I haven't seen her "How about that?" mode or her "Why not?" mode. I do miss that tail swishing that precedes the "Why not?" mode!
I haven't met the goal I gave myself; but, I would say that I'm making progress toward it!
Linking to Oh Scrap and Melva Loves Scraps.
8 comments:
I enjoyed reading about SHIBs and your inner Gertie, Terri. Your have pretty scraps. I also can't throw away the smaller scraps and try my best to integrate them somehow, somewhere into something sometime, LOL. Happy Piecing!
Piecing together a backing is like figuring out a giant puzzle! Kudos to you for making progress toward that goal, Terry. Are you thinking the additional blocks will go into the backing? That would be a fun way to use them!
Isn't Gertie a cutie? I like her even if she can get pushy at times. You might not know what the long string of scrap will become, it doesn't mean it is not progress. Enjoy! ;^)
Look at all of those pretty scraps. Sweet indeed. Love the name of your new project. Sounds like Gertie is enjoying what you are working on. She will lead you into a new project when you least expect. LOL. Happy Sunday, Terry. Hugs.
And making progress is the name of the game!!
Your strings look like fun! I have a few bags of crumbs that might work sewn together as strings--thanks for the idea!
Fun use of the smallest scraps, when you love a print, it's better to sew it somewhere than to throw it away ;) Your strings are going to be wonderful binding, or even part of a backing, depends of your goal. I can't wait to see how you will use them!
Thank you for sharing this great and inspiring idea, and linking up.
Oh what a fun time you had - that is a great squirrel!! thanks for linking to Finished ( or not) friday!!! its great to have you here!!
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