10.17.2007

Skirting the issue ...



So ... it's done. The bedskirt is done. I realize that this picture cuts off the fabulous, famous, finials (which, by the way, were voted most likely to be pineapples) and for that I apologize.

Seriously, wouldn't you want to be my guest?

In the way of helpful hints on sewing bedskirts, I offer the following:
HH #1: When sewing the veeerrrrry long hems -- use a "walking foot" as not to end up with a "triangle" at the end where the top fabric got pushed over ... and
HH #2: When gathering for veerrrrryyy long stretches -- use string attached with a large zig-zag stitch. Much easier, faster and stronger to pull on than thread.

In the way of other long stories. PDaddy and I are about to embark on a veeerrrryyy long roadtrip to deliver birthday gifts to our precious Miss Dub. I am hoping to be able to post along the way.

I know Mrs. Dub and I are planning a side trip to Wisconsin. Who knows? Maybe I will have some interesting pictures of cheese.
Any requests?

7 comments:

Mrs. Dub said...

I guess they are pineapples ...

We'll discuss it all, including your great bedskirt, over a block of pepper jack.

Any chance you want to make me a bed skirt?

P Daddy said...

Terrific, plan the Wisconsin cheese tour after I make arrangements to come home the day after getting there. Just for that I may sleep in that guest bed while Uncle C and I have the house to ourselves. Might go buy my own non-local pepper jack, too.

But seriously folks, she sews a mean ruffle doesn't she?

Kelley Bochman Smith said...

personally, I would LOVE to be a guest in that wonderful,cozy looking bed. Good Job! By the way, I could have used those helpful hints a few bed skirts back. Have a safe trip and kiss that Miss Dub for me!

Angy said...

awww it looks beautiful! not that it's surprising by any means! good job!! :) give the cute lil miss dub kisses from me too! :)

Kate said...

It IS lovely. Have a great trip! Miss Dub is already having a birthday?? Where did that year go?

hilari said...

i prefer good brie. although i would prefer more that i was going to see the dub myself.

steph said...

looks awesome! and that room look way familiar...

i'll take some cheese curds, please!

and give miss dub double kisses and hugs from her fave aunt steph!