Which is rather humbling, seeing as I already wear glasses -- have since first grade. Without them, I'm pretty much legally blind, as illustrated by the alarm clock I have with the REALLY BIG numbers that are so bright that if I turn over toward it in my sleep, the glow wakes me up. But at least I can see what time it is from more than six inches away. Zheesh.
I caved and got bifocal contacts earlier this year (kind of cool, even though they took some time to adjust to), but sewing with those has proven to be even more hazardous to my seams. I'm sure it's a function of age, and working on a computer for 10+ hours a day for oh, 25 years, but still...
Evidence of this affliction is showing up on this quilt. I had so many issues with the piecing, it's no surprise that the quilting is also challenging me, simple as it is (meaning I'm too stubborn to admit that just wearing the stupid $3 glasses along with my own would make steering infinitely easier). I wonder what problems the binding will pose...
All that aside, I'm in LOVE with this multi-colored thread. The strong primary colors really stand out on the white. I'm hoping in the end, all the problems I've had with this project won't matter because it's just really cute!
And from now on, it looks like I'll be rockin' the glasses-over-glasses look if I want my stitches straight.
P.S. Resizing picture conundrum resolved! If you rearrange any photos within the editing window, it breaks the link with the original photo...which is why some pictures will magnify and others won't. I'll stop doing that, but it's a hard habit to break (I rearrange my furniture a lot, too). Mystery solved!
2 comments:
It looks very nice! Even if you're having issues with the stitching.
that is some snazzy thread! i know what you mean about the reading glasses...it's getting worse and worse for me. i have to stash them in every room in the house.
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