Today I did a lot of prep work for the table runner. First, I researched how to sew curves. You would think that I would be able to find information on that in at least one of the dozens of sewing books that I have, but I didn't find anything there. Luckily I came across a video on ProfessorPincushion.com on how to work with curves. They make it look so easy, and I'm feeling less anxious about sewing curves now. I have a feeling I'll be going to that website again in the future.
I also kept my eyes open for objects that could serve as templates. Cups, plates and bowls were suggested on the pattern, but I wondered if there were more "fun" objects I could use. Not that they'd make the template more fun, because how can you make a circle more fun than it is, but more for being able to give a back story to the table runner: "Don't you think my table runner is adorable? I made it using the tire from a cat's tricycle!" So far all I've come up with is a vase and my commemorative San Francisco Giants World Series Champions 2010 Coca-Cola can.
The other thing I did was to press my fabrics. As you can imagine, sitting around for two+ years can make some major creases on stacked fabric, but luckily they weren't too difficult to press out.
I was nearly finished with the entire stack when it occurred to me that I hadn't pre-washed this batch. Argh. I decided, though, that I didn't want to press them again and that I could live with the consequences of not pre-washing the lot. Hopefully it won't make too much of a difference. I will pre-wash the muslin, though, because that shrinks a lot.
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