Monday, September 28, 2009

Practicing Machine Quilting (And Hand!)

By blog hopping by chance, I found this awesome site that helps show you how to do free motion quilting. And she's got some You Tube videos too: Free Motion Quilting

I've got an older machine, my trusty White, and it's been giving me some hiccups. I'm trying with it, but sometimes it's just sticking - and I've oiled it. So I'm going to practice with some of these new techniques that I've learned and hope my machine stitching gets better. But no matter what, I still love hand-quilting little projects. They're just so much fun and relaxing.

Speaking of hand quilting - I'm making more progress on "First Snowfall" It's almost totally done now, just a few (10 or so) more curly-q's.

Progress Photos:
The front of First Snowfall:
First Snowfall - Snowflake Hand Quilting

If you look close you can see the disappearing ink pen for my guide.

And here's the back:
First Snowfall - Snowflake Hand Quilting On Back

I used the same white on white fabric on the back as I did on the front for the triangles and the borders. I'm really loving this quilt - but I'm not sure what I want to do with it when it's done. This was originally going to go to the Holiday Quilt Swap - but it's too small by 2 inches for the minimum size so that's out!

I'm working on the final one that will be going to my Holiday Quilt Swap Partner - that one is Penguins! And I'll have a photo of the 3/4 finished top soon - probably in a day or so.

And this is the floor after JellyBean reaches into one of her toy boxes.. Not that I mind in the least bit.
Messy Floor

4 comments:

  1. yes, that reminds me of snowfall for sure!

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  2. It's looking great! Your hand quilting design adds just the right touch to the quilt.

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  3. Don't worry about the mess on the floor. They get worse as they get older.

    I love the look of the quilt you are hand quilting. Good luck withthe machine quilting. Just remember to relax and take regular breaks.

    Love and hugs Gina xxx

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  4. Hi grreat reading your blog

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