note to self
I've learned a few things during my morning crafting sessions:
1. the stitch the sewing machine manual suggests to use with the 1/4" foot does not create a 1/4" seam. move the needle to 5.5, instead of 3.5, for that perfect seam.
2. gift sewing, just as gift knitting, brings about anxiety and self-doubt. stop over-thinking things.
3. opened seams make for easier cutting when working with crazy nine patch blocks.
4. you bought the 'best press', now use it.
5. if you're going to steam press something, then make sure you're wearing pants.
Comments
#5 sounds like a funny yet painful disaster. love the colorful wonky blocks.
Posted by: Sara | March 11, 2010 3:26 PM
Darn! I usually consider crafting to be pants-optional but I will heed the warning!
Posted by: Sasha Johnson | March 11, 2010 3:27 PM
I've learned that the hard way as well...and so has my cat, but the unexpectedly good consequence is that he avoids walking on the ironing board!
The colors look great together.
Posted by: Monet | March 11, 2010 3:45 PM
Re: #5 - sounds like an ouch.
Posted by: Lisa | March 11, 2010 5:17 PM
#5 is a very important bit of information.
Posted by: Virginia | March 11, 2010 6:14 PM
I love these blocks! Super cute.
Glad for the sage wisdom, I will definitely not forget #5.
Posted by: Leah | March 11, 2010 8:28 PM
Haha! Yes, pants sound like a good idea when using a steam iron.
Posted by: Mandy | March 12, 2010 6:41 AM
I make sure to wear pants now when I use anything hot! I burned the crap out of my leg with an iron years ago and I still have a scar. Pants are a must!
Posted by: Allyson | March 12, 2010 10:03 AM
Number 5 sounds like it hurt.
Posted by: Em | March 12, 2010 10:25 AM
That sounds like something I would do. Walking around in shorts and a T and burning my arms and legs for want of a bit of fabric (though admittedly a summer problem, because I'm still cold).
Posted by: Seanna Lea | March 12, 2010 3:43 PM
OH! These blocks are so pretty!
Posted by: stefanie | March 14, 2010 2:21 AM
I've had my own issues with number 5. I've learned my lesson! The blocks look awesome!
Posted by: Tricia L. | March 17, 2010 3:39 PM