Rosette Wannabes

Some days everything just works out.

I had an extra five minutes before I needed to leave for work today so I ran down to the basement to search for more of the turquoise fabric I need for the valances. I found it right where it should be -- in the blue fabric bin.

When I got home this afternoon I set about cutting and sewing the tubes I need. Here you see 28 feet all sewn & ready to turn right side out.

Now that's a scary thought--turning 28 feet of these tubes right side out!

Lucky for me I have this.

I know it doesn't look like much. . . just a cheap piece of plastic. But if you stick it through the tube of fabric and attach it with a big pin through the eye at the end like this you can gently pull it right on through and in less than 60 seconds a 15-inch piece of fabric is turned right side out.
It's a joy to behold!

In less than half an hour I had all 28 feet turned right side out.


The last step is to hand stitch and gather them all. That will wait for another day because I am not in the mood right now.

I need to call my mother and see what she's doing for Thanksgiving. We are going to my inlaws, but I also plan to cook a turkey myself, maybe this Saturday. I need to stop sewing and start thinking about what I will be serving. It won't be anything too elaborate, probably just the typical turkey day meal.