I never thought I would say this but I am beginning to like
Free Motion Quilting. I still have a lot to learn but it is becoming fun for me.
This months lesson from was
Ann Fahl. We had squiggles, flowers, and stars to try out this time. I had a time with those stars though. It was hard for me to stop doing the loop and go to straight lines. I had to stop and really think about what came next.
I enjoyed the FMQ I decided to go ahead and quilt this project. I just went a little crazy. This is the back of the project.
Here is the front which you really can't see to much of the quilting but it was great practice.
Here is the finished project. I made an e-reader cover for daughter-in-law's birthday.
The pattern was in a magazine I bought a while back called Simple Quilts and Sewing.
With Passion,
Carrie P.
Great work, Carrie! I think you're a natural! Keep at the stars, after a while they become second nature!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
It's really looking good. It looks like you are having more fun too!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute bag/fabric Carrie, she will love it. I have never ventured past meandering on my machine.....so kudos for trying something new.
ReplyDeleteGood for you getting this months practice finished. I'm happy to hear you are liking it more now. Me? I haven't had time yet to get mine done for this month. I did reread the information yesterday. I'm hoping I find time yet this week.
ReplyDeleteI agree about enjoying it!! I am also doing the challenge. Although my stuff is far from good, I don't feel as intimidated. I love what you have done so far.
ReplyDeleteCarrie,
ReplyDeleteYou will be a pro in no time. :)
Carrie,
ReplyDeleteYou will be a pro in no time. :)
gorgeous cover, the quilting looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou sure have been busy in the garden. I could almost smell that bread from here. Nothing beats warm bread with real butter, who cares about cholesterol anyway?
Your quilting looks great - it works well on your daughter's bag, which is also lovely. I haven't had a chance to practice my fmq yet either but it looks like I will have fun.
ReplyDeleteYou've really gotten the hang of free motion. The e-reader cover is pretty and a handy dandy gift as well.
ReplyDeletePractice, practice, practice is what I've always been told...and it seems like you have been making some great progress. Thanks for the reminder...I have not posted my FMQ practice and I need to do that...yikes.
ReplyDeleteLove the e-reader cover....it's so pretty. You have a daughter-in-law? You don't look old enough for one of those....is she rented? Giggles :)
Kelly
Your FMQ looks great! I wanted to join in but timing isn't right yet. To have to switch my machine all around everyday was too much. How often do you practice?
ReplyDeleteYour FMQ is looking great, Carrie! I hope to try it out again soon. My birthday present should be arriving in the mail today...an extension table for my sewing machine. I'll post about it after experimenting.
ReplyDeleteYour DIL will love her new e-reader cover!
Beautiufl e-reader cover, she will love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what can happen when one spends the time to really learn how to do something. The time spent is sure paying off for you. Your quilting is looking awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie,
ReplyDeleteyour quilting is great too! The E-book reader cover is lovely, and the flowers on the fabrics are almost similar with the FMQ-flowers ☺
Liebe Grüße
Bente