decisions decisions

We left off where I a had decided upon whites and creams for my sampler. I selected a nice assortment(both large and small) from my project box.

I had to choose a base fabric/fabrics first. I opted to cut a full piece from a vintage linen towel as opposed to piecing together several fabrics to make the sampler. After I cut a 5" x 7" piece from the towel, I ironed the wrinkles and a 1/2" hem on the sides, and 1" at the top so the edges would be finished.

Instead of a straight top stitch, I decided to use a decorative stitch from my machine for the edges. Problem: I've never used a decorative stitch on my machine before! This was a first. I am neither a seamstress nor a quilter. I have done a little of both, but never enough to be proficient. Most of my recent sewing experience has been curtains. I learned from the Mary Ann Moss SEWN class that I took, that it doesn't matter! You just sit down at the sewing machine and start sewing! She calls it kamikaze sewing. I chose my stitched, punched in the number on my machine, and started sewing. I had to learn not to push the fabric through, but to gently hold it and let the machine do it's thing creating the stitch.

When I was finished, I had one side that was embarrassingly wonky. Solution? Sew some trim over it!

Which brings us to the layout. Let's save that for another day...

Tomorrow? technique tuesday!