I did good and got three more rows of blocks sewn together. That leaves two rows left to stitch. They are the top two rows in this picture.
I have to spend some time digging around in the fabric storage room to see if I can find something for the back. I know I don't have enough of one fabric so I may have to piece some fabrics together. If I do that, it would continue the theme from the front although it takes more time. I just don't want to go buy more fabric, so I guess that is what I will do.
I did need to get a new iron. Mine was spitting and the steam was non-existent. Here is my old iron. Yes, I wrote the date on it when I started using it so I would know how long it lasted. Why? I don't know. I just do weird stuff like that. LOL!! I am surprised for an inexpensive iron how long it lasted - over three years as it gets a lot of hard use.
Here is my new iron. I have had good luck with the Black and Decker digital advantage irons. They last two to three years and they cost less than $40.00. I have had more expensive irons that have not lasted that long except for the first Rowenta I bought in the 80's. That iron lasted me almost 20 years! I tried buying another Rowenta and it was garbage so I took it back. I guess I should have stocked up/hoarded the model my first Rowenta was! LOL!!
I have a list for the weekend of things to do. I am going to try hard to put a dent in it. Have a great weekend!
I just bought a new iron too. I keep thinking I need to write the start date on it because I seem to run through irons like crazy. LOL So you aren't the only one!
ReplyDeleteMy Rowenta lasted about 18 years and I LOVED that iron. I have had several since, both cheap and expensive. None compare to that Rowenta though!
ReplyDeleteI write the date of purchase on mattresses. Now I'm going to add it to my iron. When this one dies I think I'll purchase a non-steam iron and spritz the fabrics with a water bottle. It's such a pain to deal with steam irons.
ReplyDeleteYes. Definitely use up what you have on the back.
I think that the Digital Advantage iron is one of the best made. I like it a lot better than the $300 tailoring iron that I bought over 20 years ago and after a year I couldn't wait to get rid of it.
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