Friday, 23 January 2015

Being inspired.

Well last week after reading the blog and seeing all the great things getting done and the windows being started and then delayed, I decided I needed to get a few things finished. How how long have I been saying that , a year and a half...... Well I decided I needed to get over the fear of quilting so I started giving it a go. Started small 2 crib size.

Well first straight lines
I just need to use a bigger stitch and make sure it has a smoother flow across my table. But slowly lost my fear. I do need to follow straight lines though.

Then I started stippling on another. The Sue Spargo flowers. The stippling actually went well so then I thought I'd move to stones.




Not so good, the back's tension was out at times I think I was jerking too much, but it will do, as this quilt is for me. The front looks fine though...Thank goodness as I couldn't contemplate taking it out.

So I have gone from needing 11 quilted to having 5 done (disclosure here 2 were done by a local lady on a quilting machine. I just couldn't face doing queen ones on my machine, but 3 to me not bad for my first time. So now I have just the bindings to do for some........

Can anyone tell me how I can get a smoother surface on the table? Or is it just practice?

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  1. Caroline24 January 2015 at 21:22

    Well done Marg, I think it looks great! I have nothing to offer on the flow over the table as haven't yet got that sorted either. And I've only managed stippling on dolly quilts, nothing bigger as even straight lines are a struggle for me! Must get inspired too...

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  2. The Hexy Ladies26 January 2015 at 00:44

    Looking fantastic as always. In regards to smoother surface on the table…. I have found that making sure the table is completely cleared and if you need extra support (keeping the weight off) use the back of the dining chairs to drap over the access quilt. I think really it's about rhythm which I rarely get…. good luck! Kimbo

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