This morning Hubz says "if we have to do total lockdown for 4 weeks have we got plenty of board games to play?" Doesn't he know how much sewing I am planning to do????? Board games! I have plenty of chores I can get him to do.... haha.. maybe I will have to play with him a little bit.
He is still going to the office some days but doing more at home at the moment.
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Lots of people comment about wanting to do free motion quilting.....
I thought I would share this pretty little design that is really quite easy to do as it uses markings, but it's okay to not go on the lines (in fact it is encouraged!)
I used it on this baby quilt (oh my gosh aren't those little giraffes just adorable?)
Firstly draw loops.... this is a great doodle design.... I like the water dissolvable blue pens for this...
Then start sewing on one side... don't go onto the opposite side of the line... just one side first....
I stitched about 1/8" on each side so you get sortof 1/4" curls
As you can see here, if you misjudge a curl don't worry too much about it.... just keep going on the one side....
... when you have the little ends of the curl you do go around to both sides of it as shown here
it will eventually start turning to the other side just by following the curls....
when you are back at the beginning where you started they should all be done.....
then give it a good spray
(I add 1tsp bicarb to 500ml of water - I don't know the science of it but it works well as sometimes the blue can be a bit stubborn - do not iron the blue)
...and there you have it.... I think it's very pretty and adds a lovely bit of texture and design
If you are a bit unsure just play on some paper... use two different colour pencils so that you can see how it all works....
This is the front of the baby quilt. …. you can see how it looks on a pieced design...
Both these baby quilts are now bound ...
and I have a lovely bundle to post off ...
I have started putting my circles out.... such a lot of different colours so it will be very random. I am basically just adding as they come out the box but trying not too have two that are too similar together.....
… the leader and ender pineapple blocks are starting to grow.... as you can see I am doing a layer at a time for all the blocks as opposed to finishing each block.... this way works best for me so I don't get mixed up with the colours and sizes...
and another sweet Field Journal stitchery is done...
Righto, Gotto Go... today this is under my needle.... a lot of careful stitching which won't even show (I have worked around the top of that line) but I hope will highlight the embroidery...
I notice a lot of happy dogs being taken for walks, now a lot of people are at home they are getting their daily exercise just walking around the neighbourhood. Good to see.
Keep safe, keep smiling, and keep stitching...
18 comments:
Thanks for the tutorial on FMQ. I will definitely be giving it a go. Had to laugh about hubs and the board games. He will have to finish off his list of jobs first. No time to be bored!!!!!!! Stay safe and happy stitching.
You can always teach hubby to SeW ???
Hand sewing the binding down would be right up his alley...lol
Take care... stay away and stay safe... xox
Thanks for sharing your curly doodle. I like it. I will try that for sure. I believe this stitchery is my favourite. Just FABulous! Can't wait to see what you have done with the Friendship piece. Stay safe. ;^)
That is funny, we haven't played games in years, usually when we go camping.. I need to clean up my quilting area and start trying some free motion, I really do love the quilting part, just like drawing, but getting the machine set up and the tension is giving me fits. I watched videos and I do what they say, but not as nice a stitch as I would like, so I will try again.
Debbie
That's a fun quilting desing - thank you, Fiona! If Hubz want to pass the time I can recommend online jigsaw puzzles. We have just wasted sme of the afternoon watching a movie, but it does help time pass.
Oh wow! How many circle blocks do you have? Can't you teach hubby to sew?
I know you have plenty of sewing to keep you busy but if you do want a good board game try "Sequence"
Thanks for the tutorial on the curly FMQing... will give it a try on a test piece...
Nice pile of cute baby quilts and your circles as well as pineapple blocks are growing..
Sweet stitched block..
That's a nice little motif! Thanks for the tutorial. Don't you love how fast those sweet baby quilts finish? Lovely pile of cuddles! And I'm excited to see all your circles on the wall. So pretty! Stay safe and busy, my friend :)
You have been being sew productive! Who has time for board games?
Hm yes, no time here for board games either! Fortunately Philip is very happy working in his garden lol.
Thats a very nice, simple quilting design - looks pretty with that floral fabric. xx
What a great way to guide you through some free motion and lovely of you to share.
Your projects all look great. Have fun and stay safe.
Thanks for sharing the quilting design. So effective. Poor Hubz. He will go stir crazy while you happily stitch away.
Board games??? oh well I'm sure he meant well.
thanks for the FMQ idea...my drawing skills are pathetic so even starting with the lines is intimidating...LOL
I think a lot of us will be able to catch up on SOME of our UFOs.
Lol! I thought hubby would have been making a beeline for the garden. You are very clever with your quilting. Your stitching on Field Journal is beautiful. And a lovely bundle of little quilts xxx
Thank you for the tutorial for free motion. I have noticed more dogs being walked here too. Beautiful baby quilts and stitchery Fiona. Loving the circles 😁, and the pineapples.
Can you hide some of the board games? Just for a little bit? I do understand as we have just moved the pool table inside. Guess who has to play?
Great ideas with the quilting and I love the pile of quilts you have ready to go.
Look at all those circles. That looks great, too. And of course love the embroideries.
Gosh I can't help drooling all over this post - I don't like freemotion quilting as it hurts my shoulders too much, but this is truly lovely. Your flowers are just stunning! Stay safe, hon!
Board Games???!!!! The curly loops design looks like a simple yet effective one, nic to do something a little different too. Thanks for the tip about using the bicarb to help get the blue out. I'm a little paranoid about using markers!
You've got a great pile of baby quilts there. Your circle quilt is looking great - I was going to do a bubble (circle) a day during the lock down (we keep getting told to stay in our own bubbles!) but I think I may change that to a basket(case) a day. Hoping to get that organised today.
Haha after my first walk the other day, the small dog (13 year old) refuses to come with me now - I think he found a bit much even though I carried him part of the way!
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