We delivered them to Gramma on our way to the beach.
Going to the beach means passenger seat knitting.
I've been working on these Circle Socks for quite a while.
They are so full of mistakes but I took my husband's good advice and
didn't pull the needles.
"They are socks. Is anyone gonna know you got the pattern wrong?"
"I'll know but I can live with it!"
Sometimes he gives me great advice.
At retreat last year, I picked up a little embroidery kit.
I took it with me to the beach.
This was the only sewing I did while we were there.
I mostly had my nose shoved into a book.
Nora Roberts can really hold my attention!
It was a very relaxing few days.
I came home ready to quilt.
Instead I did a couple of experiments.
I tested all the colors from my box of Crayola Ultra Washable Markers.
I also tested a home made basting spray that I read about on Chatterbox Quilts.
If you are interested, search her blog for basting spray.
Then I washed my sample.
I was not happy with the markers.
They did not all wash out.
The red is a definite no.
Too many colors stayed in the white/cream fabric.
I don't think I'll be using these markers.
But the spray baste is a definite yes for small projects.
I sprayed the backing,
then layed it on the batting and pressed dry.
Then sprayed the top and layed it on the batting and pressed dry.
I was very happy with it.
I fiddled quite a bit with it before I did a bit of quilting.
Then I washed it and found no residue from the spray.
Wish I could say the same for the markers.
Judy H's Heart Quilt is AMAZING!!
