Monday 24 March 2014

It Makes Me Feel Grown Up

I finally bit the bullet and ordered a roll of wadding. Not one of the huge ones. 10m is big enough for me to store as it is. I have to say, it is sad but true, but having this makes me happy.


And it makes me feel like a grown up quilter. Is that odd?

Now that the wadding is in the house I have been able to baste my hexies.


I've used the Ikea numbers print for the back because I had some and if I used the fabric I originally bought for backing I would have to piece in some more to the width and I was so not in the mood. So numbers it is then. Time to start quilting. I have a plan. Stay tuned.

Susan

35 comments:

  1. Numbers is lovely! You are almost done! Keep going. Isn't it nice to have batting in the house to use it and not have to think about to have it when you need it?

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  2. I love that numbers fabric, is it good "quilting quality cotton"?? My nearest IKEA is at Southampton so have not purchased any yet. Wish they sold it online, £3 can't be beaten! I have a box of wadding in the loft. Mmmmm, no idea really which box?? LOL

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  3. I wish I was a grown up quilter, maybe after I am married and that, I will be grown-up enough to warrant buying one!

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  4. I bought a roll of wadding too, last summer. It was around the same time that I bought a full bolt of Numbers. Oh boy, the excitement when it was delivered and the look of shock/horror on husbys face!
    I must admit it did make me feel like a 'real' quilter and it has spurred me on to finish some of my WIP's.
    Looking forward to seeing the hexies quilted.

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  5. I love my roll of wadding, but unfortunately so does the dog ;-)

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  6. I ordered a 15m roll last autumn and must admit it's saving me money in the long run and i love that I don't have to think all the time to order another pack. When it arrived I started saving a small amount each week for its replacement (not that I'm using it super quickly or anything) so hopefully the outlay will seem even less painful when the time comes. Enjoy your grown up-ness!

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  7. Which brand is it? I like Quilters Dream and that looks like it and if it is, where did you order from? Thanks.

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  8. I can't wait to see how you quilt this pretty!

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  9. What did you go for. I nearly bought a roll earlier in the year but couldn't find the brands I wanted so ended up going for a couple of 3m lengths (I think) and rolling it myself. One day I may even use some of it!

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  10. I felt like that when I got my first roll :) I'm on my second now and feel positively middle-aged ;)

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  11. Oh I'm crying out for some wadding!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I will have to patch some together for my giveaway, so I completely know how you feel.
    Isnt it funny how something so bland can make you feel so satisfied.
    ps. with my lack of wadding I can see now how folk end up with a million quilt tops needing to be finished.....

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  12. Oh I want a roll of wadding too! I sound like the girl off Willy Wonka, lol. Good on you - you know that you're a REAL quilter now!

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  13. What dud you buy? I've been going to and fro about buying a roll for the last month or so.

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  14. Lucky you!! So that is what it takes to be a grown up quilter. I thought grown up quilters just knew more swear words for when things went wrong. xx

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  15. I love buying batting by the roll too...like you it makes me happy to see such a huge amount of it laying round waiting to be used(and yours will be gone before you know it - you are a prolific quilter!)

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  16. Congrats on the wadding! I love having mine.

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  17. Hello, love your Blog>your post brings a smile to my face as that's how I feel too! As a beginner Quilter, I've never ordered a huge roll of wadding. Maybe soon!!!!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  18. Looking forward to seeing your quilting. At least you shouldn't run out of wadding in the next month or two!

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  19. Oh I'm a bit jealous! I've been wanting to buy a roll for ages. What did you buy?
    I can't wait to see your beautiful hexies quilted x

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  20. Oh I love getting my 30m rolls of wadding! The child in me wants to jump and roll around the house with it! Jxo

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  21. Good luck with your quilting. Love the hexies close up too.

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  22. Love my 30m rolls of wadding! Welcome to the big girl club!

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  23. A roll of batting is the best. So is that quilt.

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  24. Enjoy! Try not to use it all in one week ;o)

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  25. All I can say is good for you, Susan! Feel happy, or grown up, or however you like. Whatever tickles your fancy, I'm happy four you and wish could do the same!

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  26. I'm only a beginner quilter, but I can see the appeal of owning a whole roll of batting, your hexies are gorgeous, love your blog.

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  27. I'd like to be a grown up quilter too. What did you buy and where from? I've been prevaricating for ages!. Looking forward to seeing the finished hexies

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  28. Lovely hexagons! Would also love to know what you bought and where from?

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  29. does that mean you are committed to quilting now? and where on earth do you store it?

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  30. You'll be ordering the next one before you know it!

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  31. I've just finished my roll of wadding and i need another but storage is at a premium right now! :o(. Love your hexies, good luck. x

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  32. A roll of wadding is a thing of beauty! Have fun quilting the hexies!

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  33. I bought a large roll several years ago and it is so nice to have it available when I need it! I've made several quilts and I still have a lot left.

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  34. Mine is supposed to arrive today! I'd forgotten till I saw yours!

    Looking forward to the quilting ...

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