Thursday already? Time sure flies while slow stitching, strange how that works. I have made two quick mini collages to go on the damask napkin that is my latest experiment in using these vintage textiles. Here they are:
The collage on the left was stitched by machine with some hand embroidered details. The one on the right was entirely hand stitched. I think that it is time for me to measure and cut the batting and backing for the napkin base. I am going to cut the backing fabric a generous two inches larger than the finished size. My plan is to fold over the extra backing fabric to the inside of the quilt sandwich, then quilt to secure all of it.
There won’t be much room for error, and I am a bit nervous, since I want to use this technique on a much larger piece. At this point, I need to just go ahead and try it and quit rethinking the process. Find out if I succeed on Tuesday. I need to come up with a catchy title for this piece too…