On Sunday morning I made four more letters:
which brought me up to date. However, seeing as the tutorials are posted on Sunday and Wednesday, I'm already behind again!
On Thursday I started quilting my Christmas table runner.
I thought I would do a FMQ all over ramble with variegated thread.
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| Quilting? Now you see it; now you don't! |
- firstly: all the mistakes show up (and I am no expert)
- secondly: it gives too fragmented an effect on already fragmented patchwork.
Logical really, but I had to experience it.
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| Just look at all those horrible wobbly lines, and what is being achieved by using variegated thread? |
this was the only thing for it - for the next FIVE HOURS!
I haven't looked at it since, but this afternoon plan to choose one uni-coloured thread and start again. Which colour would you use?
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Happy Sewing
Marly.
6 comments:
Christmas table runner looks really lovley and happy. I bought blue green variegated thread and struggled to use it. Seemed to suit straight lines for me more than free motion. I haven't bought any since!
You are in better shape than me with keeping up with the letters. Your echo shell quilting looks really good. I know what you mean with the variegated thread I'm not crazy about it either. Not sure what colour you should use. I'd probably go light.
I'd probably go for a light colour, maybe white or close to it, as even your red fabrics have white sections.
It's interesting, isn't it? I love the look of variegated threads, so I've bought quite a few over the years. But they only suit certain types of projects.
I totally feel for you on the ripping out of the variegated thread. I did a king-sized quilt and the quilting on it looked like my son had scribbled on it with a crayon (because of thread color and my inexperienced FMQ.) Your table runner is yummy! I love the colors of your little letters. Keep up the good work.
It's a lovely runner. I just used variegated thread in my bag - wavy lines seemed to work well. I used ordinary cotton in the bobbin and it did snap a few times but I slowed the quilting down and it turned out great in the end. I'm sure whatever you choose will be delightful :)
Your letters are adorable...I'm enjoying making mine as well...but have to admit am looking forward to letter Z ! LOL!!! Love your table runner and felt for ya having to pick out....for five hours ugh!!!
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