I gave the deck the elbow in favour of the conservatory floor as the Across the Sea quilt is a bit of a beast, and bigger than my usual spraying-box set up.
So here we have an as accurately aligned bit of spray basting as I will need for the quilting. It is not millimetre-perfect, but as I have decided not to do my usual straight line mirror quilting, it won't matter.
After spraying, I pinned the block corners out of interest to check my lining up, and to keep the acres of fabric from coming apart.
So I am ready to quilt, and I can't wait!
I know you are all eager to hear how we got on in IKEA, and I am pleased to report that I have two big packages to open and get constructing - I will show you once built, hopefully later in the week; they meant the kids had to travel home with their knees under their chins, but I can live with that!
We have obligatory serviettes, notebooks, wrapping paper etc etc and a pair of wooden hangers for classier quilt-related photos!
I got rather a lot of fabric, but all with purpose; it was so cheap it would have been downright idiotic not to. Oh, and this, which even I am astounded at how excited I was, once the wheels were on...
I can't wait for school pick-up tomorrow!
PS. Hubby had the meatballs, I went for spinach and ricotta ravioli, and the trio of little cakes!
mmmm little cakes! The quilt is looking good, I like what you did with the border. And that dotty bag is fantastic - infinitely better than tartan ;)
ReplyDeleteglad you had a productive trip to the swedish store, wish I could get there, Id love to stock up on yards of sheeting for quilt backing! My nearest is a 2 hour drive tho :(
ReplyDeleteYou`re making me feel slightly nervous about quilting the beast but as I don`t yet have any wadding, it`s academic. How does your (our) machine`s throat cope with this size?? Love the trolley bag and as Lucy says, way better than tartan.
ReplyDeleteI love Ikea but don't get to go nearly often enough :-)
ReplyDeleteA good weekend then! The ATS top (and bottom) is looking good
ReplyDeleteMmmmm....meatballs. I love me some IKEA and i'm with you on the fabric. Home decorator weight is less per m (and wider!) than quilting cotton. Hello? Sign me up!!
ReplyDeleteyour quilt is looking great! Good luck with the quilting!
ReplyDeleteNice basting job! And a great idea haul I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I've started quilting my monster quilt, my back is in bits now and I'm only quarter of the way finished. I love how excited you are about your shopping trolley! All you need now is to stick a pinny on and you're away ;)
ReplyDeleteI think a house coat will go perfectly with that trolley!! Jxo
ReplyDeleteYou must be fit girl, to scrabble about on that floor!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a great day! re school run, dont forget to leave your baffies (slippers) at home...
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is looking fab. I'm not entirely sure where I'm going to be able to baste mine right now - eek!
ReplyDeleteAlso, love the trolley, think you need the housecoat and pink fluffy slippers to accompany all that to the school gate. Maybe throw some curlers in too...
Oh yes, my children have suffered cricked necks due to must buy Ikea shelving then driving 300km home, they recover. Love Posie
ReplyDeleteDidn't you get some frozen meatballs for home?! I am not going to comment on your quilt basting because I am pigging sick that I didn't get any time to work on mine all weekend!
ReplyDeleteLooking great! Ikea is quite close to us so we go occasionally....a little dangerous to go too often, so easy to get carried away. Good job I have a 'tight' husband :) Their fabric is cheap though and their frames and storage items clearly essential :)Have fun with that trolley x
ReplyDeleteIts looking fantastic FB! I love the layout... so striking!
ReplyDeleteExactly why do you have a granny trolley? I am puzzled... Is it to fit all the meatballs that you brought back for me in?
Your quilt looks great, love the pieced backing!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is going to be fabulous! Now break out the little allen wrenches and get those things constructed!
ReplyDeleteSomething shocking about me....I have never been in an IKEA store. It sounds like a I need to make a trip. BTW your backside looks great while lying on the floor.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! A successful trip to IKEA! There's nothing better and I'm sure the kids were super happy to drive home like little peas squished in a too-tight pod.
ReplyDeleteI can't figure out if the meatballs are delish or awful. You know that line? I get them ever time and I don't know why?
How many little pencils did you bring back?! I've never eaten in an IKEA (the most I do is stop for a cup of tea as it's usually tagged on the end of a trip to the Metro Centre and we're usually rushing home to walk the dogs...love the spotty trolley - will you wheel it back home or leave it in the bike store?!!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you going to be like with that trolley at quilt shows Hadley!? I will have to make sure I follow behind you!
ReplyDeleteMeatballs at IKEA are a must. :-) As is buying lots of stuff you weren't going to.
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