Do Your Best!

DO YOUR BEST

If you think your best is the greatest that ever was, give it one last thought!!!

Take a look at the pattern for the Center Block. Will it allow for borders to be sewn? Will the fabric selected allow it to lay flat, or pucker? Does it fit into the interpretation of the theme selected?

Select a thread that is neutral. Grey or Cream are always a great choice. They do not stand out and go with most light fabrics. If you decide on a dark fabric, select a dark thread. And, although it is obvious, if you select white fabric, please select a white thread. You may think this is basic and why mention it… trust me!

Sew straight lines!

Don’t IRON your work!!! Gently Press it.

If the item is going to be an Heirloom type project – all fabrics must be pre-washed. That will remove any sizing or chemicals on the fabric. When preparing the fabric before cutting, iron the fabric with a Sizing or Starch. One Quilter has found that to pre spray the fabric with the starch and let it dry, really works. Then when you press the fabric, you are not stretching a damp fabric (just sprayed). Sounds reasonable to me.

If your item is scheduled to be used in any way, again, please pre-wash it. That way when the owner washes the item, it will not shrink, stretch out of shape, or pucker.

AND, REMEMBER ,,, everyone lives a different life. Everyone lives under a different set of pressures and timelines. So, Do your Best. Get the work out on time. And with the product you receive, do not criticize!!! If you feel that something is amiss, fix it. My mother always said you were not a good dish dryer if you did not wipe off what the dishwasher did not wash or rinse off.