One of my closest patchwork stores is Patchwork House, and I like to drop in occasionally just to see and touch what is on the shelves. This visit I was inspired by and purchased this medium weight fat quarter.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Daisy Inspiration
Last weekend my boys (husband and son) made their way to Adelaide to watch their favorite football team play in a final game. Much to their dismay their team was annihilated. However, something good has come from their trip away as it gave me the perfect excuse to fill in time by visiting my local patchwork store.
One of my closest patchwork stores is Patchwork House, and I like to drop in occasionally just to see and touch what is on the shelves. This visit I was inspired by and purchased this medium weight fat quarter.
Furthermore, this fabric immediately struck a chord. I knew instantly how I could use this fabric as a feature and practice my free motion quilting on my new sewing machine. It is 100% cotton fabric embossed with a daisy flower and an overall slightly crinkled texture.
I have really enjoyed finding fabric from my stash to compliment the new purchase and have pieced together a strip of fabrics to feature in the new quilt that I am now free motion quilting.
I have yet to feel comfortable with the whole free motion quilting process, but using the daisies embossed in the fabric as a guide has made it so much easier. It has provided me with insight into my new machine and a better feeling of the motion required to obtain smooth curves and even stitches.
The Daisy Chain Quilt is progressing well. I am ever so pleased with how the quilting is going, and hope to show a finished product soon. I guess it is all about just doing it, and practicing.
One of my closest patchwork stores is Patchwork House, and I like to drop in occasionally just to see and touch what is on the shelves. This visit I was inspired by and purchased this medium weight fat quarter.
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Go girl - great free motion quilting!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration. Free motion doesn't work with marking - although some try - but this is a good way to break it in. The more you do it the easier it becomes. And love the fabric combo you have going on!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea using the daisy patteren on the material. Free motion I feel the same way and I keep saying to myself I need to practice more and more.
ReplyDeleteI love that! And not just because daisies are my favourite flower hehe! Can't wait to see your quilt!
ReplyDeleteSo are you quilting from the back? Or did you just use the daisy fabric as inspiration? Can't wait to see the quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe mid weight fabric you purchased is lovely, I really love those colours. And for someone who has done too much free motion...it looks fantastic to me!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! Your quilting is looking fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love the fussy cut-ness of the strips. And the quilting is fab. Are you using the BSR?
ReplyDeleteLove that you used the daisies as your pattern for free motion quilting - genius! They look perfect too.
ReplyDeleteSorry about they boy's team, sadly it was mine that beat theirs. In our recent WEA machine quilting course the teacher said you had to try and think ahead when it comes to machine quilting. Try to anticipate the next move before you do it. A bit like driving around a corner, you know it's coming up, so you turn that way. It sounds kind of weird but it's true. Just a little tip.
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love that fabrc, Rita! The colours and the geometric pattern are a winner. And your free motion flowers are nothing short of inspirational. Karen x
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteAny excuse for fabric shopping is a good one!!! Great idea to use the daisy outline to practice freemotion...it's looking pretty good to me!!! xo
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea...i love the fabrics and the colors
ReplyDeleteI love, not only the fabrics you found, but all the fabrics that you put together in your strip. I am sure that it will be beautiful once complete. I am anxious to follow your ventures into free motion quilting....it is something that still intimidates me. I absolutely ADORE the idea of using the flowers!! It will add such a wonderful touch.
ReplyDeleteNice job free motion quilting the daisy chain. Looks great. I've been a hand quilt for several years and have been attempting to learn how to free motion quilt for the last couple of weeks. I think one of my most difficult stumbling blocks to overcome is my need for perfection. I purchased a large scale print to practice with and although it looks a little off on the front side, it looks great on the back. Thanks for the encouragement to keep practicing.
ReplyDeletelove the fabric combination! The daisies look sweet, I always love the daisies!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that fabric! I'm still in love with circles, but thinking about layering some of mine... thanks for the inspiration from your inspiration!
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