I used to knit and crochet and I always blocked the finished project. It is easy to do. When we lived in Alaska, I knit sweaters all the time, even won a prize at the Alaska State Fair for one of my sweaters. Living in Texas, it's too hot for heavy sweaters which are usually what I made. I haven't knit one in long time.
I have been sewing more lately. When I sew, I am a fanatic about steam pressing the seams as I go. This is a step that many people skip, just like blocking. I am also obsessed with finishing the inside of the garment I am making. If I can, I will make French seams, if not, I finish the raw seams with a zig-zag stitch.
I am making a quilt now. I had purchased the book on Red and White quilts from the American Folk Art Museum. This book inspired me to make a red and white quilt. I am using the Ohio Star pattern with alternating blocks with solid red or natural muslin worked with red and white prints. I have to press each part of the blocks as I sew, it takes longer, but if I don't press it, I am not pleased with block. It is going to take a few more weeks to finish the quilt top. I am running out of the red and white prints. I just purchased some more fat quarters off Etsy, hope to get them in the next few days. Once I have the quilt top done, I will probably take to a quilt shop and have it quilted.
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