Agony.
I had added batting just around the bodies of the turtles, but felt they didn't have quite enough definition. Some trapunto tutorials suggested using two layers of batting. So I cut smaller pieces, just enough to cover the shell and a little of the neck, and whip-stitched those into place. This looked great! But the near-side flippers looked too flat. They needed a single layer of batting like the head.
So out came the seam ripper to very carefully pull the threads of flippers (and a couple of tummies). After a few bad words, I have the flippers back in place with a single layer of batting.
You can't really see it, there's a nice curve. I know it will be more defined once they're quilted to the backing. I know I'll be happy to have taken the effort to rip out and re-stitch the flippers.
I've cut the borders. Once I put those on, sandwich it up, I'll be ready for the final quilting. Have some ideas of what I want to do with the borders. Then the last decision is how to bind it. I'll get a feel for that once the borders are stitched on.
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looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThose turtles are causing a little angst BUT how amazing they look. Nearly done now.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can see the agony. But you wouldn't have been happy with it as was …
ReplyDeleteIt is always worth it in the end!
I admire your patience and perseverance. Your turtles are looking great!
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