Learning to Quilt! Part 2

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Yesterday I made a little more progress on my first quilt. My generous friend and neighbor, Ms. B., once again came to my assistance with offers of leftover batting, as well as several fabric choices for the backing. My goal for the day was to cut and sew the previously-selected border, which I successfully accomplished.

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I'd have to stand on the bed to get a straight photo, and that didn't seem like a good idea. Please pardon the slightly-funky angle of the photo.

Having completed that part of the project (and with zero glitches!), I forged ahead and cut the batting. For some reason, I had a really hard time wrapping my head around that part. It was a larger piece of fabric, and I am accustomed to working with 4-5 yard lengths when sewing a garment. But I had to get one edge straight and square before I could begin cutting the appropriate length for the batting, and it took me some time to figure out how to go about it.

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There has to be an easier way!

But I did get that batting cut out, and now I need to find the time to cut the backing. Soon, I hope!

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Quilt top laid out on the batting.

All photos taken on my Android phone.

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