Buried

I’m buried in under my “to do” list at present. Top of the list for today is to tidy my studio which is also buried in an unsightly mess.

On the subject of burying, K. Grace Howes of Red Barn Studios has prepared this video tutorial on how to bury your quilting threads using a carrying loop. I first learned about this technique from Robbie Joy Eklow and it is especially good for those short tails that do not easily thread into a needle:

Other times I use self threading needles and Frieda L Anderson has posted some photos on her blog that demonstrate this technique. And other times, I just use a large-eyed embroidery needle…