I am working on a number of projects, from finishing up UFOs to my upcoming demo project and filling it in with my Scrap Basket Quilt for leaders and enders.
Why use leaders and enders? Again it goes back to ensuring we have that elusive 1/4" seam.
Without a leader, we often have tangled threads at the back of our blocks at the beginning. These tangled threads can also result in a change in the tension of our stitches.
Without an ender, we often tend to have our stitches veer off to the right at the end of our blocks. This can make joining together seams between blocks more difficult.
The added benefit of leaders and enders project is also saving thread which would otherwise be wasted on a "pig" or "bunny tail".
Just think about being able to complete a second project as part of your primary project.
I always have testers for my patterns. I am grateful for all the help of my pattern testers - some are even so keen, that they work from a picture of a quilt and then take a look at the written pattern.
As everyone's fabric choices have been different, so every quilt will be different. As you finish your quilt, don't forget to post your quilt on the Facebook Group - Modern Blended Quilts Virtual Show and Tell.
If you are not a member of this Facebook Group, sign up today.
Linda, has been really keen on this project and has already quilted and bound her Scrap Basket Quilt. Linda's chosen solid is the lighter teal fabric.
Additionally, Linda has incorporated a signature print throughout the quilt and in her binding.
Linda quilted the vertical rows of the quilt with different quilting motifs. The final result is just stunning!
So, finally is the schematic of the entire quilt. It really is a "happy quilt".
Download the instructions for Step 5 from the link below:
Scrap Basket Quilt Along - Step 5 Final Step
Stay tuned for the next quilt along - details will be posted on Instagram and Facebook.
Feed your soul, take time to create. It's not about keeping busy, it's about being at "piece"!
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