Typo's can make me laugh... my first heading was "February's Quitting Challenge".... no I am not going to quit my quilting practice!!!
I am doing the quilting challenges (when ever I can) with QuiltShopGal and her wonderful team of tutors..... February's tutor is Leah Day and you can read all about it HERE
The first option was the one I chose to do which was working Leah's double- stippling design (tutorial found HERE) also known as Leah's Railroad Track design to make a cushion.
Well... I like the idea of a railroad and I needed a 'little boy cushion' so I went with a train idea....
firstly I found a colouring book picture on the internet of a train and appliqued this on my grey blue small patterned background....
.. then I shaded areas of the train I wanted to outline and chose a grey Aurifil thread to do the raw edge applique and free motion quilting....
I like the subtle outlines on the applique which I went over a couple of times....
...toot... toot.. goes the train..... this one had a wild journey!!!
I rather like the look on the back too !!!! train through the flowery field!!!
Now I have made up a simple cushion cover 18" x 18" ....
I used some jeans poppers to secure the back ....
I purchased Leah's From Daisy to Paisley a couple of years ago and go back to it often looking at ideas....it was lovely to do one of her quilting designs for this challenge... I really need to use it more!
This double stippling is a great filler and I will be using it often I think.... the extra stipple helps to fill in spaces and create interest...
Thanks to Darlene at QuiltShopGal... to Leah and to the sponsors for the inspiration to use my imagination and get some great quilting practice too....
These are not big challenges or overwhelming and if you are wanting to do a bit more of Free Motion Quilting it would be great to join in too...
Righto, Gotto Go... I have some sexy hexies wanting attention!!!
lovely Fiona! what a great little design
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOO happy to hear you are NOT quitting but simply quilting! :D I would so miss you if you were to quit. Love the little train and the quilting is just so perfect. You did an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteYour little train is so cute! I love the quilting! :0)
ReplyDeleteOne grandson is going to be a very happy boy, I think you will be getting requests for another one or two it is so nice!
ReplyDeleteWow your cushion came up great, perfect for a little man. I have checked out Quiltshop Gal's monthly challenges and when I get time haha, I want to give them a go too.
ReplyDeleteThat is so fun and a great piece for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteThe pillow came out beautifully.
Debbie
Lovely quilting, I like this Pattern too, toot toot, such A cute train!
ReplyDeleteI love that cute train and gorgeous quilting x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant. Your work just gets better and better and better
ReplyDeletewell done, a lovely pillow and that looks like a versatile quilting design.
ReplyDeleteHow do you make hexies sexy? lol
Great cushion and a lovely way to use the quilting design. I really like this one!
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect Fiona... Xox
ReplyDeleteIt's great Fiona and such lovely quilting
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun cushion......and the quilting design suits so well!
ReplyDeletePerfect quilt pattern for that cushion...
ReplyDeleteGlad you are not quitting, you always have such great ideas.
ReplyDeleteFiona your skills are really growing! Congrats, the cushion looks great & that quilting is just perfect for the little choo-choo!
ReplyDeleteAdorable little cushion , I love this quilting , might have to try this :-) Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And I LOVE the quilting! I must try this.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable cushion!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea for the cushion, love the quilting xcx
ReplyDeleteWonderful Fiona, this is the most gorgeous-est cushion!! I'm planning on joining in with these challenges too, missed January (family stuff!) but hopefully I'm on track from now on!
ReplyDeleteYour cushion looks fantastic, Fiona.
ReplyDeleteLove the cushion. It's fantastic. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!!! Love those sexy hexies!!! Your pillow is amazing...great applique and quilting!
ReplyDeleteUma almofada divertida e muito bonita!
ReplyDeleteUm abraço!
A fun pad and very beautiful!
Hugs!
Hi Fiona,wow i really love this cushion,its an awesome cushion for a little boy,well done on a beautiful finish,you clever chicky xx
ReplyDeletelove it, someone is going to be very happy
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun cushion Fiona and great quilting design. xx
ReplyDeleteThat is great Fiona...love the quilting.....I've still yet to learn it!
ReplyDeleteWOW - that turned out even better than I had imagined!!!! Brilliant, Fiona!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling pillow! Love the idea of a little train engine with the railroad tracks - so cute! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteDear Fiona,
ReplyDeletelovely train and quilting. Really nice idea.
Greetings,
Sylvia
Hmmmm like it! Lots! xxx
ReplyDeleteAwesome Fiona, the train tracks look unreal
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow :-) Do you mind if I use your idè - my housband is working at the railway museum....
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job and the little train and applique is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest idea...love how this turned out.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is great, very cute with the little train.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting looks great!
what a lovely cushion .... and your quilting is so inspiring ... love the tutorial too ... maybe something i need to start doing ... practice every day ... haha ... thank you and well done!!!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful design Fiona! I just love imagining the train toot-tooting all over those crazy rails :) The outline quilting on the train is a great touch :)
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