12 December 2012

Take 2...

So, I unpicked border 3, but decided against replacing border 1 as well. I think I can mask the faded bleach spot with some topstitching. I hope!! It was just far too risky, since border 2 was already done.

Will NEVER use fabric unwashed, or at least rinsed! Lesson learned!!

Experimenting with border 4 now. Nor sure whether to use the same red floral from the pieced blocks, or something else. May not get to this one till the weekend, but we'll have to see how it goes!

Power went out last night, major storms and some flooding around the south west, so woke up early and was able to prep the replacement of the borders before the sun was up. I'm surprised the Boy hasn't asked why the power spiked at 6am! Maybe it wasn't recording the usage.....

Anyhow, here's some pics. The one with the whole block shows the bleachy spots on the border. The legs also got a bit faded, but fixed that with a black fabric sharpie!! It was only the red part if that check that bled. Amazing! Plus a close up of border 2 with the hearts, leaves and vine.

Hopefully, it's a calm night ahead....