Here's the first project I made with my new machine (which, by the way, is awesome; automatic thread-cutting, what?! Futuristic touch screen, uh huh.) - a simple wholecloth lap quilt. It's like a dress for my couch!
Mr. Prairie makes an appearance. And next to him under the quilt is my boyfriend. Ba dum ching!
I'm new to quilting, but it turned out great. I used the excellent quilt instructions from Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts
. I stitched around the larger flowers with a walking foot and the smaller background leaves with a free-motion quilting foot. Binding is stitched invisibly by hand. Quilt fabric is Heather Bailey Pop Garden Rose Bouquet in cream; backing fabric is Amy Butler blue cotton quilting solid.Did I mention I'm having fun with my prizes? Sneaking up on people and big eyeing 'em with the giant magnifying glass that came with my lamp is strangely satisfying.
So nice to hear from you again. Every now and then I had a look on your blog to sneak for some new inspiration!
ReplyDeleteUlrike (from Berlin)
You're back! Congrats on your big win, I've been waiting to see more of your amazing garments since we met backstage at the Sewing Expo in Novi, Mi. Your quilt is beautiful, nice job! Looks like 2010 was a great sewing year for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That´s such a great win!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and clicked through your beautiful projects! Wow!!! Your sewing so gorgeous clothes! I´m really impressed!!!
I´m sure I´ll have a look more often now! Best wishes from Bremen/Germany, yours Vanessa
Congratulations on your win. The plaid top is definitely a winner... and what a great prize! I'd love to hear your review of the Threads DVDs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! Much better than my attempt at one :) Congratulations on your win, love the pic with the magnifier...
ReplyDeleteThe photo of you with magnifying glass = A+++!
ReplyDeleteAlso, the quilt is awesome, I would pay 2 years' worth of stipend money to have a pimp quilted Snuggie of the same material.
Congrats! Nice sewing projects too.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I could totally use a magnifying glass like that....
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome! And I'm glad to see you post again. I found your blog during your brief hiatus and can't wait to see what projects you have in store.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear from you! The quilt looks great!
ReplyDeleteI think Mr. Prairie needs a Scotch bonnet.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! I just love that fabric! It's awesome - well done! and what a wonderful prize to win :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your big win. That´s an amazing prize I mustsay. Wauw. Been following yor blog for a little while and your projects are so amazing. Very inspirering.
ReplyDeleteYour first attempt at quilting is georgeous, makes me want to try. Not sure I´m going to do as well though:-)
Just wantd to say hi and WAUW!!
Ulla (denmark)
Did I say now that you can make quilts I will be hoping for that photo quilt to be made for me someday???
ReplyDeleteI am totally willing to make the photo quilt, but I need some design input. Google "photo quilt." It's not good. Help me out sister!
ReplyDeleteOoooo I love this! Fabric is perfect. Quick question ... how did you do the quiting? With a regular foot or with a free motion foot? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Lyndsey, I used both types of feet (walking foot around large flowers where I needed to be precise and free motion foot around background leaves).
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