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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Qu.....Q..... qu.... qu .... quilting.....

I am always a bit nervous when it comes to quilting... whether it is my quilt or someone elses... the only time I am not is when I am quilting on my little tension practice scrap piece....


I think it is because I really hate unpicking ......

I started by lots of stitch in the ditch... around the borders and the applique..... this does take a long time as I go slowly and try and keep neat....  you can't really see much from the front but this is how it is ....


there are a couple of big blocks with no applique in the quilt so I had a bit of fun with that....

my favourite quilting is free form like those feathers .... though I used rulers for the circle and crosshatching 


... looks better from the back... maybe this will be an upside down quilt???



... today I am planning the main border ...... again I am going to use the rulers and do some freeform feathers and circles..... this more formal border is something new to me......


I still love a bit of hand stitching at night and when I meet up with the girls....  this block is finished now (one from Rosalie Quinlans Scandanavian Rose - I am only doing backstitch)


... it reminded me of this lovely little brass bell that I remember adorned my grandparents dining table (we lived in colonial Africa when you rang your bell for the plates to get collected!)

The Dutch settled in South Africa in the early colonisation... I expect that is the origins of this little bell... it has a lovely ring.....


I have been doing this secret project.. in secret of course......


Righto, better stop Procraftinating and get on with that quilting..... wish me luck!

Perhaps I should have a cup of coffee first?

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28 comments:

  1. SusanMay 22, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Maybe a couple of wines to loosen up??? Fiona - I think you are well past the "luck" stage of your quilting - it is going beautifully.
    A beautiful bell - and S Rose is lovely - I'd be only doing back stitch too. I'm doing the Bet Friends forever hexagons and its all back stitch for me.

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  2. NoelaMay 22, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    I agree with Susan. Your quilting is fantastic. hugs......

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  3. CheryllMay 22, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Coffee ALwaYs makes for Better quilting...lol as it steadies the nerves...NOT!
    But I'm sure yours will be magnificent. :)

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  4. Christine MMay 22, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    I'm sure you're going to do a wonderful job of the quilting (as always). I'm just off to quilt my Tumbler baby quilt.

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  5. SandiMay 22, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Good luck with your quilting, maybe you could add something special to your coffee to help loosen up...

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  6. Michelle RidgwayMay 22, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    You are a champ when it comes to your quilting Fiona. Love your stitchery and the little bell is very sweet.

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  7. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMay 22, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    You inspire me so much......nice sneak!!!!

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  8. JaneMay 22, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    If only you were closer, I'd come for lessons! Have fun, and I love your stitching, I immediately knew the type of bell

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  9. TatkisMay 22, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Love your quilting - I wish I could do something like that!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  10. SusieMay 22, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    really lovely Fiona. Your quilting is wonderful. If only I could attempt that.

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  11. ChristineMay 22, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Your quilting is coming along beautifully - a definitely reversible quilt!

    Procraftinating! Love it!

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  12. KarenMay 22, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    I think your quilting is looking lovely. And i agree that it is often a lot easier on the test piece. I know I am not as relaxed when working on the real thing. I still think you do gorgeous feathers!
    Sweet stitching and interesting little bell.
    Have fun with your secret project!

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  13. kiwikidMay 22, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Have you stopped Procraftinating yet?? Your quilting is amazing - no need to worry!
    Secret project looks interesting!!
    xx

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  14. marinaMay 22, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    love seeing the feathers on the reverse of your quilting.
    The little dutch couple bell is gorgeous as is your stitched couple.
    Secret sewing looks interesting.
    good luck with your quilting..

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  15. AnonymousMay 22, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    Oh wow Fiona your quilting is awesome ,you are doing so well with your FMQ and think you need to show us another sneak peek pic as I couldn't see it properly,lol.xx

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  16. MisteaMay 22, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    Lovely - all of it.
    That quilting is pretty. Isn't it fun trying new things.
    Definitely need something a bit special in your coffee before you work on these beautiful projects.
    Hope it was a fruitful day.

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  17. SusanMay 22, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Your quilting just keeps getting better. Love the stitching in blue too.

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  18. sunnyMay 22, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    I hope you've stopped procrastinating by now, and have a ton of beautiful quilting finished!

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  19. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesMay 22, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    A cuppa and then back to it...love your quilting Fiona!

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  20. JenniferMay 22, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    Your quilting is coming along beautifully! That is a sweet little bell, it does look Dutch, doesn't it?

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  21. SheilaMay 22, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    I have no doubt you have finished this quilting by now and it is fabulous . Cute little stitchery and sweet little bell. Hugs Sheila

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  22. CherylMay 22, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    Beautiful quilting as always Fiona and another lovely finished stitchery

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  23. BarbMay 23, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Love your quilting...and stitchery

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  24. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsMay 23, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    I have some wine before I quilt too. I'm always so tense otherwise. That stitchery is wonderful!

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  25. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingMay 24, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Ah....you don't need luck your quilting always turns out just lovely.

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  26. Deb RMay 24, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Definitely always a coffee before attacking anything lol
    Love the quilting!

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  27. WendyMay 24, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Your quilting is amazing Fiona, but I know what you mean about unpicking, it's never fun! I love your stitching too, it's beautiful, hugs wendy

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  28. FloSMay 25, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    Your quilting is beautiful !!
    I love your cute stitchery !
    Florence

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