May's version, in red, is complete. Cut, pieced, quilted, trimmed, threads tied, bound, washed, dried, and photographed. Whew!
I easily cut and pieced it, but getting down to the nitty-gritty of quilting was labor-intensive. I used some gold metallic thread in the cream background, and that may have been a mistake. I had not bargained for so many skipped stitches, even after I adjusted the tension.
My free-hand machine quilting is improving, I think. I like the flower in the center, even if it is a little wonky. (There was a 1-year-old trying to stick scissors in my machine, so I had to stop in the middle of it all.)
Depending on the next color chosen, I would like to try a variation of this with the cream squares between rings also being colored. That, of course, requires a color that I have enough pieces of to make 13 different colors! I have plans...
My pattern of this is mostly written. Now I need to rope in some unsuspecting, friendly people in the blogger world to try out my directions. I don't know any quilters in "real" life, so I don't have anyone to ask near me. I also need my beautiful sister to do her master design work to make the paper directions look beautiful. She even made a logo for me!
from the room of Zana's Ninis,
katie z.
ETA: If you would be willing to test the pattern, I can't reach you if you are a no-reply blogger! Thanks!
I easily cut and pieced it, but getting down to the nitty-gritty of quilting was labor-intensive. I used some gold metallic thread in the cream background, and that may have been a mistake. I had not bargained for so many skipped stitches, even after I adjusted the tension.
My free-hand machine quilting is improving, I think. I like the flower in the center, even if it is a little wonky. (There was a 1-year-old trying to stick scissors in my machine, so I had to stop in the middle of it all.)
My pattern of this is mostly written. Now I need to rope in some unsuspecting, friendly people in the blogger world to try out my directions. I don't know any quilters in "real" life, so I don't have anyone to ask near me. I also need my beautiful sister to do her master design work to make the paper directions look beautiful. She even made a logo for me!
from the room of Zana's Ninis,
katie z.
ETA: If you would be willing to test the pattern, I can't reach you if you are a no-reply blogger! Thanks!
10 comments:
I think it's beautiful! I really like the quilted flower in the center... if it's wonky, I don't see it :). You are talented!
That's really lovely!
It's beautiful!
beautiful!!!
That's very pretty.
I love it and your fmq doesn't look wonky to me either.
beautiful quilting, it is fun seeing the 'red' projects. cw
I like your runner. I've done some pattern testing in the past, and would be willing to try yours if you like.
I would be happy to test your pattern (it is very lovely) and I also have access to some beginners (in my quilt group) who would be happy to review the instructions I am sure. ;) k.
Love the colors and the quilting is amazing!
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