This past week I finally finished my granddaughter Suren's vest. We have a second one ready for button holes, and the tie belt on the back. Suren is back doing freshman orientation at the hight school where she teachers Advanced Placement and College Prep English. So our sewing days are limited until the Christmas break. Not sure that works as we get together and bake for a couple days during that time. But, hopefully we can get together a couple hours over some weekends.
And yes, I know she looks like one of the students. But this is her 5th year teaching.I have been working on quilting my Wisteria Lane wall hanging. Free motion quilting is not something I do, but I had no choice with this piece. So with the encouragement of one of my quilting friends I just plowed forward and got busy. Perfect stitching, well no, but if one steps back even 12 inches they look pretty good. I have 4 of these blooms done and 10 more to go. They are the most tedious compared to the leaves and vines. They are getting easier though. On a much easier to do project, the final panel of my Flower Pot quilt is started. About a quarter way done with it. The appliqués are all prepared, so now just laying down more vines and fusing on more blossoms and leaves. A dose of total cuteness. We stopped at our daughter's house on Friday for an introduction to her newest pet additions. The five little yellow guys are Peking ducks and that little odd ball is a Mallard. She saw them at the Hay and Feed store and just could not resist taking them home to add to all her chicken, duck, and peacock pets. She only planned to buy 4, but with just two left she figured why not take all six home. One of her chicken hens has adopted them as hers, so everyone is happy.
Look at those baby ducks - definitely cute! It sounds funny that the chicken has adopted them! I love your granddaughter's vest - a perfect outfit for teaching. The stitching on your applique looks great to me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely vest and an even lovelier gal! Your free motion quilting is terrific. Don't tell yourself otherwise! Your flower pot blocks are so unique. They stole my heart!--TerryK @ OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteI think the stitching on the wisteria quilt looks wonderful. Can't wait to see the whole piece because I'm sure it's stunning.
ReplyDeleteYou all did a great job on the vest. I'd say you are selling yourself short on your free motion quilting. It looks fantastic. Because you complained about it I looked carefully -- if there are "oopsies" I sure don't see them. Oh gosh those ducklings are ridiculously cute. Maybe you can design a wall hanging with them as the stars.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by how you're sewing your wisteria lane. Are those raw edges? Do you plan to never wash it?
ReplyDeleteHi Donnalee, your free motion quilting is great - even the experts don't do perfect (I couldn't if my life depended on it!!!) Your granddaughter's vest is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSuren is so pretty, and I love that vest. I think your stitching looks great on Wisteria Lane. Oh those duckies are adorable - I'm so glad she took them all home!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at To Do Tuesday!
What a gorgeous vest. And yes, she's so pretty! So happy to see the progress on Wisteria Lane. That quilt is going to be so beautiful. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the vest, and Suren is wearing it so lovely. I love your free motion quilting on those petals, you are already mastering the process!
ReplyDeleteCute little ducks, what a great addition to your daughter's pets 😉
Thank you for sharing ❤️
that vest is beautiful and fits her perfectly. she is a lucky young lady having such a skilled grandma.
ReplyDeleteGood job to take on the free motion quilting!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see Wisteria Lane finished - the sneak peeks are awesome! And thank you for sharing the duckling cuties. She'll have her hands full!
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughter is darling! Great wisteria progress and how fun to see the baby ducks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful free motion quilting here; I think it looks perfect. How nice to get more applique done as well. Beautiful vest on a very young looking teacher. Ducklings round out this wonderful post!
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ReplyDeleteSusan looks so cute with that vest on...I love your big blooms block...so
pretty. Can I ask what size a block this would fit on! I have been wanting
to make a quilt with the flower design. The babies are really cute, I can see
why your daughter got all 6 of them. Have a great day!