QUICK PROJECT

Our guild is having a show in October and I usually donate an auction quilt. I'm thinking this might be it. I need to do the applique and quilt it to make my final decision. It is about 12 in x 17 in. Of course it needs some border work also. What do you think?

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

 It doesn't matter if it is bike riding or machine quilting...she has the answer. I have watched this at least 4 times trying to upload it and I laugh every time. Enjoy!!

A REMINDER

Just a reminder...all machine quilting does not have to mean feed dogs down and free motion. Although that is my preferred method, feed dogs up , longer than usual stitch length, and slight movement of the fabric can be an intoduction to MQ. Can you tell which sample is which? The bottom sample is feed dogs up and slight movement of fabric. Try it, you might like it.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Oh what fun!!! Hand appliqued and of course machine quilted. I think it already has a home. We shall see.

NEW CLASS SAMPLE

I am ready to prepare for an intermediate free motion machine quilting class, and this is the first sample.

Start out with a simple all over design in 40 wt thread contrasting color.

Additional insert design of leaves using same color 50 wt. thread

Finish using "ghost technique" of  lighter color thread in 40 or 50 wt thread, large simple motif that relates to original motif that also secures background. You could start with this layer. It really doesn't matter, just keep it large and not too much detail.

I'M READY FOR MY CLOSE UP

Quilting can really bring a piece to life. It is always a risk, waiting to see how the thread will react to the fabric. Will they get along?
Or struggle to coexist. I think the 6 different colors and 3 thread types are in love. Hopefully the background will feel the same. For personality ,I gave her a spit curl. Does any one remember spit curls?

WHAT I DID ON SUNDAY

Sometimes a border can really make a difference. Snowballing the corners can add just enough piecing to make single strip border more interesting. I hope to get it quilted soon. Have a great week.