More clamshells
I debated whether to include the Pampas grass and decided that the string quilts are busy enough on their own and I like the simple clamshell on them best.
This HeartStrings top was pieced by Sue in FL. This is a pretty quilt with floral strings but you may not be able to tell because I always take the photos without flash so the quilting texture will show. Once it’s quilted and bound, I’ll share a photo of the quilt that shows off the fabrics.
I always feel good when I’m quickly working my way through my list. This week I wanted to assemble 1 top, quilt 3, and bind 2 and all that’s left on that list is one more to quilt.
I think I’ll add making a Quick Strippie for Adam’s baby that’s due on the 23rd of May to this week’s list. I think I’ve put that off long enough although I do have all fabric set aside.
I agree about the clamshell “grass”. You really don’t need it on these quilts.
I’m slowly learning -why do extra work when it’s not going to show up and not add to the holding the layers together. Another LA-er I showed a recent quilt to (that I did fancy stitchin in the sashing that you couldn’t see and I almost went blind executing) said it takes about 1000 quilts before you learn that lesson! I’m trying to be a quick study and maybe only take 250-500 quilts to learn, if my eyes hold out!