Well, I left it to the last minute (see my last post!), and finally yesterday I started on my SewCalGal FMQ Challenge piece for March. I was at a bit of a loss as to what direction to take until I read this blog yesterday. Pat had stitched up an amazing design and then painted it. I was inspired! After re-reading Ann Fahl's tutorial, our amazing March expert, I realized the object of the month was to practice, naturally, but to also try something new, and then I was going to use her fill designs to complete the piece.
I started with this as my inspiration
Sandwiched some navy blue fabric and batting, and started stitching.
Unfortunately, I ran out of bobbin thread and time, and since I'm at a workshop all day to day, I probably won't get any further with this today, and tomorrow is April, and time for a new challenge. I do want to finish this one up, as so far, I'm having a lot of fun with it. I may or may not follow Pat's lead and add some paint!
Maderia Rayon Embroidery thread on top, Aurifil 50w in the bobbin, Warm and Natural batting
Happy quilting!
10 comments:
This quilting is gorgeous!
I wanted to say "Hi, nice to meet you." I found your blog through the Needle and Thread Network, and I became your 150th follower. I love a good Canadian blog. Keep up the good work.
You must finish that March piece. It is looking amazing. I had planned to do the practice each month. So far. Zero, nada, zilch, none. (Hanging head in shame)
Wow, stunning work! Love your FMQ Challenge piece-surely you will finish it?!
You call this practice? Guess I better rev up the machine and try to practice. This piece is stunning and oh yes please do finish it!!
wow Janet, that is gorgeous quilting! Do you have a long arm!? Hope to see more!
ohhh I wish I lived closer, so you could teach me a bit of your encredible quilting! Practice he? It‘s April’s Fool Day Janet!!
This quilting is stunning! Awesome work
whoa. gorgeous!
What gorgeous quilting and what a perfect interpretation of the folk art design! You know me, I would probably paint, because that is what I do, but I don't think I could bear to do anything to your perfect quilting!
Gorgeous quilting!
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