Sunday 10 October 2010

Nearly There

Well my stitching session didn't go quite so smoothly - my fault tho. I had outlined the centre area with my walking foot before lunch then switched to free motion to do the foliage and stars. I couldn't understand why it seemed such hard work and thought I was just having a bad day. Suddenly I realised ... I hadn't dropped the feed dogs...Duh!!

Anyway here's a close up of the free motion pattern on the cream background:
It's a variation of Patsy Thompson's 'Loop de loop' with some stars. I do like this pattern as it's quick to cover a large area and much easier then stippling. I have a couple of her DVDs which are exellent. She has some free patterns to download if you fancy having a go. Click here to see them.
I have done some more stitching on the navy background since I took the photo so it's nearly finished. Not bad for a lazy Sunday!
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8 comments:

  1. QuiltSue10 October 2010 at 19:33

    oh I'm so glad to read that you do things like that too - sometimes I think it's only me!

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  2. Tracey11 October 2010 at 00:06

    Cute quilt. Its looking good. Your quilting looks good too. I find stars one of the hardest freehand meanders but that extra loop really helps to set you up for the next star I find.

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  3. Karen11 October 2010 at 05:52

    What a great way to use a panel and to work on quilting skills. I like what you have done - it is looking great. Thanks also for the link to Patsy Thompson's free motion patterns. They will be very useful. Good luck!

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  4. Joanne Lendaro11 October 2010 at 14:33

    These are just too stinkin' cute!! Great job! Love seeing them, thanks for sharing!!

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  5. Gina11 October 2010 at 21:32

    Great wall hanging.

    I don't drop my feed dogs when FMQing. I place a teflon sheet over the bed of my machine with a hole cut out for the needle. My feed dogs are covered but still engaged. Since I've been doing this I have had next to no tension problems with my machine and the stitches have looked good front and back.

    Love and hugs Gina xxx

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  6. Sand and Sunshine11 October 2010 at 23:42

    This is so pretty now! Really great job on quilting this. I love the loops and stars I used them on a Christmas quilt I made that will be hung up soon.

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  7. Stray Stitches (Linda G)12 October 2010 at 00:59

    I think we have all made similar mistakes. Your quilting is beautiful and I love the quilt too!

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  8. WoolenSails13 October 2010 at 02:44

    Love how your quilt came out and the stitching is beautiful.
    I do love checking out her website, lots of nice free patterns, so hopefully I can do more free motion, this year.

    Debbie

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