Monday, July 23, 2012

Finally some craft!!

Yup...honestly.  I spent the whole of yesterday sewing and stitching and being a busy, busy bee.  I have to have another surgical proceedure in just over a weeks time and boy isn't craft great for keeping you mind off such things.

Firstly, I have finished my panel.  I am thrilled.  I really enjoyed hand stitching the motives to get that lovely puffed-up effect.  I machine quilted around the borders and of course added the very medieval type material around the outside: I know there is a name for this style but darned if I can remember it.  The first picture is of the quilt and the second is what the colours really look like.  Darn light.  Darn camera.  Darn pictures xx



I learnt a lot doing the binding...which is teacher-talk for made a lot of booboos.  I used 2 inches of material doubled (crafty tip given to me by one of the wonderful quilters at my group).  I think next time I will use 2.5 inches and give myself a little more of a border effect.  Also, not sure what I did to get the corners: not convinced that what I did was right but I  know not to do it next time!  Lessons learnt!

I have to admit though, it was a pain hand stitching the back of the binding..I know I didn't have to stay up into the small hours to get it finished but I really, really wanted to.
I used a stitch which I usually use to join knitted seams.  It makes an invisible seam to I am thrilled to say it worked here as well.

I also took the two blocks I cut out ages and ages ago from the quilting magazine and simply went for it. No thinking, no analysing...just plain stitching.






A little stitching has been achieved...


And it was fun.  right...now I have a blank canvas waiting for me to play with it and a portfolio to develop because I am applying to do an art degree!!  I know!!  How exciting...doesnt mean I will get on it but the portfolio itself will be fun, fun, fun!

Have a great week everyone!

7 comments:

  1. You've been busy! They all look beautiful!

    I hope your surgery goes well...

    ~McKenna

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  2. I always use 21/2" for bindings, unless it's something really small. That quilt looks fabulous, and will be a lovely addition to your room.

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  3. Wow everything is so lovely xxx

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  4. That panel is gorgeous, best of luck with your surgery.

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  5. The panel looks great. So do your other projects :)

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  6. Your quilt looks great! And I love the stitched boat! :0)

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