I finally got a little sewing in. I've been slowly working on this quilt for quite a while. So on Sunday after church I decided to get serious! I set up my machine in my kitchen and lit a delicious smelling candle and got down to business. The day was cool and a bit rainy so it was perfect sewing weather! It felt so wonderful to work on finishing this project.
This sweet quilt is a little guy so I got to finish the top and get to quilting on Sunday afternoon.
Look at my poor iron. The bottom is taped on because I've dropped it twice. On my wood floors.... oops.
Once the top was finished it was time to quilt! I love my walking foot. If you don't have one and you are planning on machine quilting anytime in the near future, you neeeeed to get one! They help all of the layers of your quilt to feed evenly when you are doing straight stitching on your quilt.
My darling walking foot. I love you dear.
After I finished outlining my applique and the borders, I did some random freemotion meandering and some very technical loopty loops. Then I slapped on the binding and spent the evening handstitching it down. This morning I stitched on the little yo-yos and she was finished! Well, almost, the very last step for each of my quilts is a trip to the washer and dryer. When they come out they are all puckery an antique looking.
It's pucker town.
I thought I might like to hang this little quilt in my bedroom. I hung it on the wall above my bed (on a temporary hanger). But I think it looks a little small and lost. I have a very tiny bedroom, which we have squeezed a King sized bed into! A queen would fit much nicer, but my husband would rather cut off his own arm with a butter knife than lose his HUGE bed. Would you like to see what I'm talking about? Come on in.
Doesn't look too bad from this angle. But lets get a view of the Titanic in all it's splendor, shall we?
Huge. And my poor little quilt looks like a postage stamp up there. I guess I'll have to find a new place for it. And of course make a bigger quilt to hang! But I do love my vintage chenille bed spread... it makes me happy, and it fits the Titanic perfectly. Oh, and yes, I cleaned off the side table before taking this picture. I didn't think you needed to see my husbands medication pile. The poor thing has a horrible cold and he needs his drugs within an arms reach. Although I do see that I missed his almost empty t.p. roll.....for his middle of the night nose blowing episodes...... it's not pretty.
Well, thanks for visiting today my friends. Now I'm off to tackle the huge pile of laundry that I moved into the hallway....from my bedroom floor.
This sweet quilt is a little guy so I got to finish the top and get to quilting on Sunday afternoon.
Look at my poor iron. The bottom is taped on because I've dropped it twice. On my wood floors.... oops.
Once the top was finished it was time to quilt! I love my walking foot. If you don't have one and you are planning on machine quilting anytime in the near future, you neeeeed to get one! They help all of the layers of your quilt to feed evenly when you are doing straight stitching on your quilt.
My darling walking foot. I love you dear.
After I finished outlining my applique and the borders, I did some random freemotion meandering and some very technical loopty loops. Then I slapped on the binding and spent the evening handstitching it down. This morning I stitched on the little yo-yos and she was finished! Well, almost, the very last step for each of my quilts is a trip to the washer and dryer. When they come out they are all puckery an antique looking.
It's pucker town.
I thought I might like to hang this little quilt in my bedroom. I hung it on the wall above my bed (on a temporary hanger). But I think it looks a little small and lost. I have a very tiny bedroom, which we have squeezed a King sized bed into! A queen would fit much nicer, but my husband would rather cut off his own arm with a butter knife than lose his HUGE bed. Would you like to see what I'm talking about? Come on in.
Doesn't look too bad from this angle. But lets get a view of the Titanic in all it's splendor, shall we?
Huge. And my poor little quilt looks like a postage stamp up there. I guess I'll have to find a new place for it. And of course make a bigger quilt to hang! But I do love my vintage chenille bed spread... it makes me happy, and it fits the Titanic perfectly. Oh, and yes, I cleaned off the side table before taking this picture. I didn't think you needed to see my husbands medication pile. The poor thing has a horrible cold and he needs his drugs within an arms reach. Although I do see that I missed his almost empty t.p. roll.....for his middle of the night nose blowing episodes...... it's not pretty.
Well, thanks for visiting today my friends. Now I'm off to tackle the huge pile of laundry that I moved into the hallway....from my bedroom floor.
Such a beautiful quilt and I'm loving the pillowcases on your bed - although what is it with boys and the big beds? My husband demands the king (fine for him when he doesn't have to was the linen) & my little boy sleeps in a queen, sprawled out like a starfish!
And thanks for the comment on our blog - A comment from someone with a blog like yours was good encouragement!
R.
Posted by: Reece | May 27, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Oh Sarah, it looks fantastic, what a beautiful quilt. Really, really amazing... It was worth waiting for it. And the fabrics are soooo lovely. But, you´re right: on the wall it looks a bit like a poststamp,haha. I´m sure you will find a better place to hang it. It needs a place where everyone could see and ADMIRE it.
Poor husband, all the best for him!!
Hugs,
Sabine
PS: What a beautiful doorknob (is that the right word?)! I´m deeply impressed of yor nice room!!!!!!
Posted by: Sabine | May 27, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Lovely little quilt and gorgeous colours, it does look a bit lost on the wall. In our house I'm the one who likes the big bed although I'm only little :-). Your bedroom looks really cosy and I love the two windows. I nearly forgot - thank you for your comments on my quilt.
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | May 28, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Its a delightful room and I'm with your husband. King rules. Its your bedroom and its ok if the bed is out of proportion. Its all good. The quilt is so so lovely. I adore it.
Posted by: Nanette | May 28, 2008 at 08:24 AM
A beautiful quilt!!!
I have a walking foot. I have used it once so far and the back of the quilt I was quilting was puckered, what was I doing wrong?
Posted by: Ailsa | May 28, 2008 at 12:58 PM
It's Lovely!!
Also, question...is a walking foot different than a free motion quilting foot?
Also, I had to laugh about the bed comment....we *love* a king size, but have a queen right now.
Posted by: Michelle | May 28, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Thanks for the nice comments guys! For Aisla, I know how frustrating it is when the back of your quilt turns out puckered.... Usually that is a result of not having the back secured and smooth before basting your layers together. I tape my backing to the floor fairly taught before I layer the batting and quilt top. And for Michelle, a free motion foot is different than a walking foot. The free motion foot, or darning foot, has a little spring at the top and the 'foot' part is a hole of about 1/4". When you use a free motion foot you lower the feed dogs on your machine and you control the stitches by moving your quilt under the foot in whatever pattern you choose. The spring keeps the foot lifted higher than a regular foot, so you can move the quilt freely while quilting. With a walking foot you leave your feed dogs up and stitch in straight lines or curving slightly if you wish. If you gals are interested I'd be happy to do a post about machine quilting with lots of pictures! Thanks again for visiting! -Sarah
Posted by: AnyoneCanQuilt | May 28, 2008 at 07:38 PM
I love your chenille spread and your embroidered pillowcases - they are real favorites of mine. The little quilt is beautiful but I agree that it's too small. Try a big quilt used kind of like a headboard - I've seen that in a magazine and loved it. Since imagination was not! one of the gifts God gave me, I have to make do with copying from others!
Posted by: Marlene | May 29, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Thanks for the info! I have the free motion foot, and have tried it once without much success...maybe I just need to practice?
Posted by: Michelle | May 29, 2008 at 07:09 PM
That is such a sweet room. And a marvelous quilt! Fabulous job there.
Posted by: elizabeth of course | June 02, 2008 at 11:05 AM