Monday, 6 July 2015

Progress on my free motion quilting!

Hello, I hope you have all had a lovely weekend.  Here it has been busy as I have some guests staying for a few days and we have been out an about having some fun visits to places in the local area.

I am just popping in to share with you some photographs of my latest free motion quilting practice.

The last online lesson I have been able to complete is one where spirals and sharp points were taught.  I have tried really hard with these practice pieces and I think I have made some progress.

There is not much time for any sewing here at the moment although, there are lots of projects waiting for my attention.....

Some backgrounds to finish stitching for my ICQC with Kathy Shaw....

My July CQJP Challenge 2015 block to be embellished....

The next Snow Happy Heart pattern from Anne Sutton to get started on.....

and of course some Farm Girl Vintage blocks to piece....

 I am hoping to get some sewing time again at the end of the week! See you all then! 
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24 comments:

  1. bn6 July 2015 at 17:31

    The tree is beautiful. I know what you mean about projects that need attention, I am sure you will finish them all and on time.

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    1. Christine B6 July 2015 at 20:33

      Thanks Brenda! The tree is the background for a silk ribbon embroidery class and I can't wait to get it finished! ;)

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  2. Nancy Lee6 July 2015 at 19:18

    Looking amazing, as ever!

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  3. Janet Pring6 July 2015 at 19:39

    I hope your visitors are enjoying themselves!
    All your projects look lovely, but I really, really like your tree xxx

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    1. Christine B6 July 2015 at 20:35

      I think they are!! The tree is the background for learning some new silk ribbon techniques... can't wait to get it finished and get started on them! :) x

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  4. sunny6 July 2015 at 20:58

    You're making great progress with you fmq! You certainly are working on a lot of different projects. Certainly can't get bored.

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    1. Christine B6 July 2015 at 21:23

      Thank you Sunny! I really want to feel more confident with the FMQ! No, I don't get bored! LOL! :) x

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  5. Cathy 6 July 2015 at 23:33

    The free motion quilting looks amazing, as do the colors you've selected! All of your work is lovely!
    Cathy
    CraftyCat

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    1. Christine B7 July 2015 at 00:03

      Thank you very much Cathy! You are very kind! :) x

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  6. Unknown7 July 2015 at 07:16

    What a lot of gorgeous projects you have on the go Christine! I love the tree and fence. the free motion quilting looks just great especially with those lovely pastel colours combined together. Hope you're having a lovely time with your visitors xx

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    1. Christine B7 July 2015 at 23:23

      Thank you Alison! It has been a fun few days but I am itching to get some stitching again now! :) x

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  7. Gina7 July 2015 at 07:33

    Great work with the FMQ, what class are you taking. I love the projects you are working on.

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    1. Christine B7 July 2015 at 23:25

      Thank you Gina! I am taking a Craftsy class taught by Christina Cameli called 'Free Motion Quilting Essentials'. It is a great class! :) x

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  8. Linda7 July 2015 at 13:43

    Your FMQ is gorgeous! We do have fun with our guests, but I know our minds are never far from our projects. ;) Have a wonderful week!

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    1. Christine B7 July 2015 at 23:26

      Thank you Linda! I have had a fun few days but it is true I am looking forward to resuming some stitching! :) x

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  9. liniecat7 July 2015 at 21:16

    Love the tree! I bought the Craftsy Quilting class and have yet to get stuck into doing it lol but this summer school hols I will try my best to tackle and master some designs.
    Id say you were doing great with yours : )

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    1. Christine B7 July 2015 at 23:27

      Thank you Lyn! You will enjoy the class when you get started it is great fun! I really want to be able to say I have mastered FMQ this year! :) x

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  10. Magpie's Mumblings9 July 2015 at 00:21

    I must admit that FME and I haven't come to any sort of understanding so I tend to avoid it. Yours is looking pretty professional if you ask me!!

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    1. Christine B9 July 2015 at 10:55

      Thank you Mary Anne.... it has taken a long time already to get to this level... I am hoping that this year will just take it to one level better! :) x

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  11. the girlfriend gap9 July 2015 at 04:19

    Determination will get you a long ways. Before you know it your FMQ will not be work any more. One of these days I am going to quit procrastinating and just start in. I am going to practice on some charity quilts rather than handing them off to the long arm girls to finish. I purchased the Craftsy class on quilting with the walking foot. So I am not lacking for motivation to get started. I was wondering if you have one of those slider things for FMQ? Many have recommended using one. I will be using my domestic machine. On a good girl note, I am gathering some supplies for some embroidery : ) projects in the near future. The Vegetable garden is in full production state here so that is putting a damper on my sewing time. Made some Strawberry - Rhubarb jam today. Yum Yum! janita

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    1. Christine B9 July 2015 at 10:56

      Hello Janita! Thank you! I do hope that I can take it up a level... that would be nice! You sound as though you have lots to keep you busy! Your jam sounds delicious! :) x

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  12. Baa. xxx15 July 2015 at 22:57

    Catching up on some emails after my trip to OZ. Your free motion quilting is fantastic. You have far more patience than me. Love, love that tree! Karen

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    1. Christine B16 July 2015 at 00:21

      Thank you Karen! I really enjoyed stitching the tree and I am determined to master free motion quilting this Summer! :) x

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