So here are three photos and a bit of explanation.
First, this was what I carried around in my camera bag during the long stretch of not-much-happening-quiltwise. Sort of a security blanket to remind me that it would be ok. Maybe a little nudge. I don’t know. I do know that I took it out, smoothed it a bit and pinned it to my wall and was gladdened by it. I still like it. Even better.
Second, the up close view of the blue and yellow quilt with pins yesterday being gotten ready for quilting. I think I have satisfied all the ritualized preparations for getting to the actual quilting, up to and including cleaning the sewing machine table and the sewing machine itself. I suppose I could wind a couple of bobbins before I start. It’s always time to start when you wish that the oiling and cleaning were done already. Yes, it’s time.
Third and lastly, a thought: when you work with a gazillion little squares you need to have a back up plan just in case it all falls off the wall. My back up plan is to take one square from each horizontal row, stack them up in order and pin them and then do the same for the vertical. This keeps a record of what was there and would help reconstruct it if needed. I think over time it could be a nice way to look at what went into it, use for color matching, fabric replacement etc.
In these days of easy digital photos, and with perhaps a more complexly pieced quilt, a series of digital shots across the quilt in progress would be enough perhaps??
And a very interesting security blanket indeed. will be waiting to see what, if anything, comes of this.
Marge
I do take pretty detailed photos too. Probably best for blocks or applique etc. For things that are just little squares though I like the idea of having an actual square of each fabric set aside. Just in case!