Slea Head Quilt Along - Week 5
We have made it to the home stretch. This is the fifth and final week of the Slea Head Quilt Along. By the end of this week you will have a beautifully completed quilt top (or flimsy as I have heard them called).
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Some tips for final assembly
Check the layout diagrams or the photos of your layout for block orientation to make sure everything ends up where it is suppose to.
Don't be afraid to use lots of pins. I like to pin each end, then the middle, then fill in with additional pins as needed. This includes your horizontal sashing and border pieces. Trim them to the appropriate size. Then pin them into place using lots of pins, the same as you did for the smaller pieces of sashing, but using a lot more pins.
Check that your seams stay laying flat. My machine likes to flip them as they head toward the feed dogs. So this is just something to keep your eye on. If they end up getting flipped, don't stress too much, just give them a good press and get them as flat as you can.
Having space to the left of your machine, and if possible, to the left of you (I use a folding TV tray) is super helpful to hold the weight of the quilt top. This will keep it from trying to pull out of the machine and drag to the floor. You wont have to wrestle the weight of the quilt so much, which will save your back and arms.
Back stitch at the beginning and end of the borders. These seams will be on the outside edges of the quilt and will endure the most stress before you start quilting your top.
Behind the Seams
This is the sixth time I have made this pattern, and each one delights me as much as the last. I am so happy with how this beautifully monochrome version turned out. I can't wait to see how yours' turns out!
Schedule
Week 1: Pick your size and your fabrics
Week 2: Cut your fabric
Week 3: Decide on your layout
Week 4: Sew your blocks
Week 5: Assemble your quilt
Pattern
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Thank you!!
Thank you for being here! I would love to see your progress. Comment below and tell me all about it. Or tag me on Instagram @StitchingAcrosstheGlobe and use the hashtag #SleaHeadQAL.
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