"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Basting a Quilt with Safety Pins

I don't use a hoop or a frame to quilt. I just use lots and lots of safety pins to keep things in place. I flip the quilt over after pinning and make sure everything is smooth. Most of the pins are concentrated on the square I am currently working on, and I move them after each square is completed. (I'm hoping to get about 500 safety pins for the next project, so I can pin-baste the whole quilt at once, and then just quilt away. )
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Anonymous said...

Wow. That looks like a tough job. I have your quilting hoop. You gave it to me long ago. If you want to use it...just let me know. I am exited you are going to make a quilt for our baby!!! Yay!!!

July 26, 2007 at 1:22 PM

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