Monday, March 30, 2020
QUILTING THE GEESE AND HALF STAR
I have mentioned a number of times that I simply cannot master free motion quilting. I took a class for a full week with out much success. I know that practice would improve that skill, but frankly I just get bored and move on to something fun. However, I have learned a number of ways to get around this issue.
Bernina offers a number of mini classes on their newsletters and I took note of one a while back. I do love the mini quilting idea and after looking through the class using your decorative stitches I made my self a notebook of stitches that I might use.
And I began quilting my geese and half star wall hanging. Once I had started I found it was coming along really nicely.
The geese side is nearly done with stitch #680 14.1 by 9.0 on my Bernina B750. I am pleased with the outcome.
Not sure what I plan to do on the half star side. I am thinking straight line quilting.
As so many of us are stuck in the house due to the Corona virus, we are still encouraged to take a walk out in the fresh air. These California poppies along the way made for a bright spot in the day.
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Clever to use decorative stitches as quilting designs! I love your Half Star
ReplyDeleteLovely poppies--I only do straight line quilting--cannot get the hang of ree motion at all..so you are not alone;)))
ReplyDelete~ ~ ~ ~ waving from afar Julierose ;)))
love, love your quilting!!
ReplyDeletelove your piece too!
take care!!
I have all of the same issues. I suddenly had a thought when I was making an ocean themed baby quilt that I could make the zigzags really wide like waves. After seeing your sample, I'm going to try some other stitches! Thanks.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea to use decorative stitches on your machine...I too struggle with FMQ!
ReplyDeleteHi DonnaLee, good for you for finding your own way to finish your pieces. I'm glad that you're enjoying that.
ReplyDeleteHi Donnalee! Oh those poppies are gorgeous. I love orange! I also enjoy FMQ and I admire you for tackling it for this mini. Although, it really doesn't matter in the end - as long as you enjoy the process to get to the end result. Thanks so much for linking up this week and stay safe. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea for getting the quilting done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilting and the flowers made me smile.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥
Recently Pat Sloan was using a decorative "wavy" stitch to stitch one of her quilts. Jacquie Gehring and Mary Mashuta both have books on doing "creative" quilting with a walking foot that's not limited to just matchstick or grid quilting.
ReplyDeleteLove the star/geese, interesting. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.
ReplyDeleteHalf down, half to go. Looking SEW good!!!
ReplyDeleteThe stitch notebook with samples is a great idea. I have used stitches on my machine for quilting and then forgot what the settings were. It's sad but true, my memory is no longer reliable. Thanks for sharing your idea.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting looks FABULOUS! Great job! And I do so love the California Poppies. I planted some when my husband was stationed in Colorado. Loved the riot of color just when it was needed. I tried growing them later in FL but I guess the weather wasn't right there. Maybe I should try again here in IL! Love them!
ReplyDeleteI really do like that quilting stitch on the geese. Love poppies, we still have snow here.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great!! Glad you found some pretty poppies!!
ReplyDeleteClever girl! What a great way to quilt your quilt! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
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