The Mint Needle

Of course I have to post something pink for the month of February, right? What can be better than a pink & gray zig-zag quilt. Here's another 'play around' project I did using simple strips and piecing them together. If anything, I feel that tiny projects like these are perfect for getting the 'not so accustomed' quilter better at hand. There are so many things I did not know prior to learning about quilting. For example, I never use store bought patterns on the aprons I make. I create my own... and part of that means 'ah, seam allowance... it's gotta be between here & here.'   But quilting... is a different ball game.  You have to make sure your sewing machine is set for a 1/4 inch seam...every time. Every single piece of fabric should be cut precise. A millimeter here and there could result in a 1/4" off at the end.  And... an even feed foot. I've been sewing since I was 14 and I still cannot believe that...