Tuesday, March 19, 2013

WIP Wednesday

I cannot believe I have so many projects that are just hanging around unfinished!!  Apparently I am way more inclined to be making tops than finishing any of them.  So, I currently have 7 tops that need to be quilted, oy.  I think it has more to do with the fact that I hate to baste, as does almost everyone else!

Speaking of....how do y'all baste your quilts??  I have tried spraying, but pinning is always what I go back to.  But lately, I've had issues with my pinned quilts shifting layers while quilting and I have no idea why....I tape the backing taut, use lots of pins, no puckers while pinning, etc.  Very frustrating!  Suggestions are greatly appreciated!!
Here are my current WIPs:  

1.  Chicopee spiderweb quilt ~ this one is basted, hoping it doesn't have issues with quilting!!



 2.  Brrr! quilt ~ top done, needs to be basted, quilted, etc.

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3.  Branson's Chargers quilt ~ needs to be basted, quilted, etc.  Need a MUCH bigger floor for this one, cuz this one is huge.



4.  Scrappy trip along ~ needs to be ironed, basted, quilted



5.  Single Girl quilt ~ needs to be basted, quilted, etc


6.  Love quilt ~ needs to be basted, quilted



 7.  My newest WIP, Good Folks Supernova ~ needs to be basted, quilted


This last one is my favorite ♥
I hope everyone is having a great week so far!

Linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced

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17 comments:

  1. I'm sure I have that many too ! The spiderweb is gorgeous, as is the supernova. You might need to go to a 'quilt til you wilt' : )

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  2. I can see why the idea of basting so many would be daunting! I pin, and I think it's just a matter of using more pins (at least that's what I've found when I've run into drags like you're talking about). Love that pixelated/HST <3!

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  3. Beautiful work! Love your heart quilt. Sorry can't help with your question as my machine is to small to do quilting on so I send them to someone else to quilt :(

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  4. Love all your quilt tops but particularly the first one.
    I used to spray baste but didn't like the smell so have shifted back to pinning. When I start quilting I removed the pins in the area where I am quilting (always starting in the middle) and then use my hands to gently pull either side to get a completely flat surface on which to quilt. Any uneveness always seems to work its way out to the edges.

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  5. I like making tops the best too. I have a scrappy trips quilt that I made at least 3-4 years ago that still needs quilted. Once my friend got a long arm machine I quit basting. Sadly, I then moved away from her so I'm back to pinning and spraying.

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  6. I have a whole slew of flimsies waiting to be quilted, too! I'm a pinner, too - won't use the sprays because of the carcinogens in them. Folks have already mentioned more pins, and keeping the fabric spread flat in the sewing area - another thought - some machines let you play with the pressure of the foot itself. Does yours? If so, that may make a difference for you.

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  7. Those are some beautiful quilt tops! I'm on my second spray basted quilt. The first one shifted but I decided to give it one more time with more spray. This one is going better, but I don't know that it's that much quicker. I feel like you have to be really careful to make sure there aren't lumps and bumps and then I spent 10 minutes washing my feet because they were all sticky and covered with batting fuzz!

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  8. Over from wip Wednesday - love all your tops ready to be quilted! That is my most dreaded step as well, and I have one to face right now. Most often I spray baste which gives me the best success with shifting etc. as you mention.

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  9. These are some beautiful quilts. I, too have a stack of unfinished quilts. Probably 8 or more and I have a longarm! Can't wait to see you finish these quilts.

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  10. Wow! They all look so great! I cant wait to see them all quilted up!

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  11. What a wonderful situation to be in. A collection of amazing quilt tops ready to go. I look forward to seeing them finished. I have just used spray baste for the first time and like others, I am not sure if it helped. I have been a pinner for years.

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  12. Wowww so many gorgeous quilt tops!! That supernova may be my favorite too, did you come up with the pattern/layout yourself? The colors/fabrics you used are just perfect!

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  13. wow so many quilts and all wonderful. I love them, I think 1 and 3 are my favorite but it is sooo hard to choose :-)

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  14. Gorgeous quilts! I love them all! Is there a tutorial around somewhere for the spider web quilt?

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  15. I love your supanova quilt top!

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  16. Ooh you are a busy lady! Love all these projects.

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  17. I find pinning a total disaster! I herringbone baste with the quilt on batons for stability. It's not fun to do either, but at least you can sit at a table to do it!

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