Working on my next panel...Have it cut to size and was preparing a backing in order to baste this up but then discovered that my backing had tiny holes right across the middle in regular intervals right across the length of the entire piece. Only bought this yesterday, so it had not been lying around here. Looks like there was a label attached or something and that may have just been ripped off the bolt. Was not impressed.
So had to find another piece, wash it and was left with some time on my hands.
Decided to trial a cloud design with the Handiquilter Multi Clamshell ruler. Thought that this could look quite nice over a baby quilt. For this, I did mark a grid out as there is no way I can orient myself over two rows without having any reference points.
First tried the 3in clamshell. This comes out as 3in x 6in, so rather largish (the fabric is dark brown, however would not photograph as dark brown as it is pretty overcast today and my sewing room is pretty dark...looks like I took a black and white photo)
...then tried the 2in clamshell
This is most likely the size that I will go with. Works well with the grid marked in and like the clamshell design... on a sitdown longarm or DSM, is a very forgiving design. Inaccuracies do creep in, but with the reference lines, I was able to do some fudging here and there and stay on track.
Might give that a go on the next panel.
What a bummer about the holes in your fabric. I often think returning items is more of a challenge than the goal, but on the other hand it is always good to let the store know. Thus, I want to encourage you to try to return. Lastly, your cloud FMQ motif is lovely. I need to try that one.
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