A Blocking Shortcut

Well, I can always count on my mom for a shortcut - just one of the things I love about her.  My mom is a doer, is always moving and if there is an easier, faster way to do something--she knows it. She doesn't do things by the book or by the recipe; she doesn't follow instructions.   She doesn't worry about things being perfect!  What!?  Where did I come from? 

My mom called me after she read my blocking post --A Blocker's Block-- and offered this quick and easy blocking technique.  Not quite as effective as tpins and a large surface - but it did the job in a pinch and without much to-do.

I started here:

I spritzed with water:

I ironed: 
I finished here:

Great!  Thanks Mom.

 It worked well for the 100% cotton sweater above, and for this cowl in cotton:
  But on the soft wool blend sweater I blocked next, I had to rely on the good old fashioned t-pins . . .uhh.  I still dread blocking,

but it does work :).

Hope you all had a great weekend.