I Might Be On A Roll!

As sporadically as I seem to be with using the Tin Lizzie, I know it's too soon to claim that I'm on a roll. But I like this feeling of getting quilts off the design wall and out of the closets, onto the longarm machine and QUILTED!

So maybe, just maybe, I can begin a habit of quilting the many tops hiding in this quilting room and beyond. 

Autumn Leaves is quilted as of Tuesday, and it all went very well, with no thread breakage or tension troubles. Before the next quilt goes on, I will change the needle, clean out lint, and oil the working parts. I've learned my lessons about ignoring or delaying these essential steps. 

I went straight to work on the binding. I only guesstimated that I would need 7 strips (pshaw! who measures??). I was just a tad shy of having enough. *smh*

I stitched the border on and shared it at quilting with the Frankfort Girls yesterday. 

So let's get a complete look at this quilt. She's all ready for the coming fall season, and you can bet I will use it!

Do you think my backing is perfect? It was a gift I picked up last fall from my friend Jan. She was having a massive sewing room clear-out. As a grateful recipient of her generosity, I knew it'd be perfect for this quilt and backing fabric is so easy. I love how quickly I can get a quilt loaded on when I don't have to piece a backing.

It's super-nice to have a finish. My output of finished quilts has seriously decreased in recent months, unfortunately. I hope to boost my numbers over the next several months. We'll see.

Happy Quilting, Friends!

Jayne