New 'projects'.

[Avo]

I’m not starting my Christmas baking till I get back from my next Portugal trip which we start next week.

[Nana]

When I say Christmas baking Avo, it's just the Christmas cakes that I like to mature before the season.😉 Enjoy Portugal.

[Nana]

Scarf finished.👍

[Enfys]

You are busy Nana. All your projects sound lovely. I’ve just finished another pair of socks now I’m knitting some wrist warmers to use up some wool and I’ve got a big wrap on the needles too.

[Nana]

Sounds lovely Enfys. I hope you're feeling more comfortable after your fall. Sounds painful. I can do small knits but get bored doing adult garments. Mainly stick to small knits ...toys, small children's knits etc. I'd love to see your finished wrap.

[Nana]

UPDATE ON QUILT.

Well .... what can I say? Some of the squares are out of line which will prevent me from 'sandwhiching' the three layers together neatly. I wasn't expecting precice, as crafting isn't. The reverse will have a very wonky grid of stitching if I carried on with it like that.

It was also very stiff after using the interfacing. DD2 suggested I put it in the washer, which I did because I thought it was a good idea. I then put it on low heat in the dryer. When I went to get it out, there were little pieces (like the one's you get on clothes when a tissue's been left in a pocket after a wash cycle) of white balls of fluff on the carpet in front of the dryer. What?

When I got the quilt out two things had happened.
1. The interfacing on 1/3 of the quilt had
disintegrated & needed to be plucked off.😨
2. The 2/3 of interfacing left was still on but has
such tiny veined creases that look like they'll
never iron out. 😠

This happened the day before I came away. I felt tired & so disheartened that I decided to lay it out on the table & close the door on it. The thinking behind this is that I'll come back from my break refreshed & able to tackle it with fresh eyes. I got the interfacing from Amazon & Dunelm. The day before I bought a new foot for the sewing machine, a quilting foot, costing me £35!

What can I do to fix it?
a) Unpick it all. The material is very prescious, being my GD's 1st yr clothes. This will take forever, but I'm willing to do it if need be.
b) Try ironing out the creases & carry on.
c) Somehow try to line it up better by taking out the 'rogue' squares & aim to line it up taking more time.
d) If I can't align it then maybe sew buttons on in a grid pattern, to secure the layers, rather than stitch the layers together?

Any suggestions are welcome from the crafters on here. I know this will be 'gobbledigook' to most.😉😂 I never thought to check to see if it was ok to put material with interfacing on in the dryer. Lesson learned. Normally I would put it to one side & start again but with this it's not an option.

So Plant, this is my disaster called 'Quilt making'. I'll sort it, I always do, even if it's in an unconventional way.

[Gemini]

I am not in any way experienced or knowledgeable, so I will leave it to others who are
However Nana, it must have been so disheartening I think physically and emotionally turning your back on it until after your holiday was a good idea.
A set back, but I'm sure in the end your quilt will be made and will be beautiful

[Daisy]

Nana - I do feel for you, it must be quite discouraging, but you're made of stern stuff and will rise phoenix-like to conquer this project.

I agree with Gem - leaving it for a week is good.

Being totally ignorant about any form of needlework, I wonder why some square have gone 'wonky'. Is it due to the texture/thickness of the fabric?

[Nana]

Yes Daisy I think it is. I was dubious at the start. There's jersey, denim, cotton, thin stretchy stuff, wool, acrylic & thick nylon. I thought interfacing would solve that. Maybe to unpick some & take more care lining them up might do the trick. Good to have you two in my corner.x

[Daisy]

Nana - I'm sorry I can only be in your corner as a non-expert cheer leader though! I can just about thread a needle!!

[Clover]

For what it’s worth I think the problem could have been the different fabric thicknesses.I think I’d take off all the interfacing and put a new piece over the entire back. When you say there are tiny crease, are they in the actual materials or in the interfacing? If the latter they won’t show anyway.I’d try ironing the front if the creases are there.under a damp cloth. I wouldn’t unpick the whole thing., too disheartening.I know we like everything to be perfect but it’s for family so I’m sure your DD will understand.

[Plantaholic]

Using different weight and texture fabric can't be easy Nana. I am sure blouses of mine with interfacing in the collar have been through the dryer. Not actually seeing it I find it difficult to say what I would try. Good luck, you can do it.

[Oma]

Sounds like its been tumbled to hot , I agree if the creases are only on the interface then leave them , if its wrinkled the fabric then they will never come out while the interfacing is still on , Try spraying the interfacing and rubbing it off ,

Don't unpick it all its a family piece so a few faults will not be a problem .

Leave it and just go back every few days and do a little at a time , may take a while but at least you wont lose your temper or interest ,

Finally getting it right will be such a achievement for you

[Grauntie Mag]

Oooh Nana...not sure what I’d do. I will watch with interest to see how you solve the problem.
Enjoy your break.

[Nana]

The tiny creases are in both .... the interfacing & through to the material. I was wondering how to get the interfacing off, so wetting & rubbing it off is a good sugestion. Thanks. I set the dryer on it's lowest setting, so I'm puzzled that it did what it did.

Clover the size of the quilt is 150cms x 200cms so it would be quite expensive to cover the back with a piece of interfacing. I've already spent quite an amount of money on the interfacing only to have it come off, in part. It's frustrating more than anything. Funnily enough I never go for perfect.

Thanks for your help everyone.😘