Last weekend I attended my first quilt retreat. Approximately 60-70 people attended. One can work on their UFOs or take a class.
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| Bay Shore Camp, Sebewaing, MI |
Please check out other WIPs this week at Esther's fun blog.
Jill
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Machine Quilting
Decent progress is being made on machine quilting the dolly dress quilt. The time consuming part is securing the stitches when I come to each dress.
Painter's tape was being used as a way of marking the diagonal lines. I have found that the tape gets in the way. At times, while staying clear of the tape, the stitching lines would go wayward (not so good). Therefore, the diagonal lines are lightly marked with a silver pencil. Specifically, a Berol Verithin #753 which is used to mark blue prints. The stitching is going faster and straighter. The pencil idea came from Gretchen's Little Corner. Of course, I tested the washout capability on a practice piece. The light gray lines can also be erased with an artist's white eraser.
Last weekend I attended my first quilt retreat. Approximately 60-70 people attended. One can work on their UFOs or take a class.
Paula Nadelstern of kaleidoscope quilt fame taught a two-day workshop and gave a lecture. Some of the ladies completed their starbursts. Paula will be teaching in Paducah next month.
Please check out other WIPs this week at Esther's fun blog.
Jill
Last weekend I attended my first quilt retreat. Approximately 60-70 people attended. One can work on their UFOs or take a class.
Please check out other WIPs this week at Esther's fun blog.
Jill
Machine Quilting
Decent progress is being made on machine quilting the dolly dress quilt. The time consuming part is securing the stitches when I come to each dress.
Painter's tape was being used as a way of marking the diagonal lines. I have found that the tape gets in the way. At times, while staying clear of the tape, the stitching lines would go wayward (not so good). Therefore, the diagonal lines are lightly marked with a silver pencil. Specifically, a Berol Verithin #753 which is used to mark blue prints. The stitching is going faster and straighter. The pencil idea came from Gretchen's Little Corner. Of course, I tested the washout capability on a practice piece. The light gray lines can also be erased with an artist's white eraser.
Last weekend I attended my first quilt retreat. Approximately 60-70 people attended. One can work on their UFOs or take a class.
Paula Nadelstern of kaleidoscope quilt fame taught a two-day workshop and gave a lecture. Some of the ladies completed their starbursts. Paula will be teaching in Paducah next month.
Please check out other WIPs this week at Esther's fun blog.
Jill
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| Bay Shore Camp, Sebewaing, MI |
Please check out other WIPs this week at Esther's fun blog.
Jill
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Diagonal Stitching
Happy days that I am at the point where I can remove some of the basting stitches and begin the background grid quilting pattern which will be on the diagonal.
While working on the dolly dress quilt, I have learned an easy quick tip for not marking lines which I learned from an online class taught by Susan Cleveland.
Instead of marking the lines, blue painters tape is used. On this particular quilt, the stitch lines will be on the diagonal. The process was extra easy as there is a diagonal gird in the sashing in which I can line up the tape with accuracy.
After lining up a fresh piece of 9/16 inch tape, I stitch along the right side edge, then the tape is removed. A new length of tape is placed along the right side of previously stitched line and then I stitch the next line, etc. My grid lines will be one inch apart.
This upcoming weekend I will be attending my first overnight quilters retreat. The main instructor is Paula Nadelstern well known for her design of kaleidoscope quilts. Last month I attended a half-day workshop taught by Paula which was educational and fun! I am delighted that she is returning to Michigan.
This week, I am linking with Esther Aliu for WIPs on Wednesday.
Jill
While working on the dolly dress quilt, I have learned an easy quick tip for not marking lines which I learned from an online class taught by Susan Cleveland.
Instead of marking the lines, blue painters tape is used. On this particular quilt, the stitch lines will be on the diagonal. The process was extra easy as there is a diagonal gird in the sashing in which I can line up the tape with accuracy.
After lining up a fresh piece of 9/16 inch tape, I stitch along the right side edge, then the tape is removed. A new length of tape is placed along the right side of previously stitched line and then I stitch the next line, etc. My grid lines will be one inch apart.
This upcoming weekend I will be attending my first overnight quilters retreat. The main instructor is Paula Nadelstern well known for her design of kaleidoscope quilts. Last month I attended a half-day workshop taught by Paula which was educational and fun! I am delighted that she is returning to Michigan.
Jill
Diagonal Stitching
Happy days that I am at the point where I can remove some of the basting stitches and begin the background grid quilting pattern which will be on the diagonal.
While working on the dolly dress quilt, I have learned an easy quick tip for not marking lines which I learned from an online class taught by Susan Cleveland.
Instead of marking the lines, blue painters tape is used. On this particular quilt, the stitch lines will be on the diagonal. The process was extra easy as there is a diagonal gird in the sashing in which I can line up the tape with accuracy.
After lining up a fresh piece of 9/16 inch tape, I stitch along the right side edge, then the tape is removed. A new length of tape is placed along the right side of previously stitched line and then I stitch the next line, etc. My grid lines will be one inch apart.
This upcoming weekend I will be attending my first overnight quilters retreat. The main instructor is Paula Nadelstern well known for her design of kaleidoscope quilts. Last month I attended a half-day workshop taught by Paula which was educational and fun! I am delighted that she is returning to Michigan.
This week, I am linking with Esther Aliu for WIPs on Wednesday.
Jill
While working on the dolly dress quilt, I have learned an easy quick tip for not marking lines which I learned from an online class taught by Susan Cleveland.
After lining up a fresh piece of 9/16 inch tape, I stitch along the right side edge, then the tape is removed. A new length of tape is placed along the right side of previously stitched line and then I stitch the next line, etc. My grid lines will be one inch apart.
This upcoming weekend I will be attending my first overnight quilters retreat. The main instructor is Paula Nadelstern well known for her design of kaleidoscope quilts. Last month I attended a half-day workshop taught by Paula which was educational and fun! I am delighted that she is returning to Michigan.
Jill
Sunday, March 19, 2017
First and Last
Speaking of my sewing machine, I would like to share its new home. This is an unfinished Ikea wood table before it was "hacked" to be a custom sewing table.
This is how the machine's base/platform was attached to the table. It was bolted from the top.
Why did I not totally make the machine flush with the table? Because I need space to comfortably slide off the extension table for accessing the bobbin.
Back to hand quilting around the embellishments while I participate with others at Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching.
Jill
First and Last
Speaking of my sewing machine, I would like to share its new home. This is an unfinished Ikea wood table before it was "hacked" to be a custom sewing table.
This is how the machine's base/platform was attached to the table. It was bolted from the top.
Why did I not totally make the machine flush with the table? Because I need space to comfortably slide off the extension table for accessing the bobbin.
Back to hand quilting around the embellishments while I participate with others at Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching.
Jill
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Sleepy Slow Stitching
Daylight Savings has taken effect here in Michigan. It makes for a good slow stitching day after losing an hour of Zzzz's, and a day to hand quilt around the dress embellishments. During the past two weeks, I changed my mind on hand quilting the entire outline of the dresses. The reason being that I think they look better outlined by machine especially when the background quilting is added. The dresses are more defined and have a bit more pouf.
Where the embellishments have buttons, trim, and smaller pieces, I'll outline by hand quilting as I am unable to stitch small areas with the walking foot (a good thing). Progress is being made as I either machine or hand stitch each day. Other sewing time is being spent on creating a sewing table from an inexpensive unfinished Ikea table.
The hole was cut after careful and thought out placement.
The past few days there has been staining and varnishing steps which can't be rushed. It's been cold weather, but I am able to work in the garage after the cars are moved outside. There has been low humidity with the cold air, and a small electric heater helps the varnish dry.
Next week, I plan on showing the completed table. In the meantime, I'll be joining Kathy at Slow Sunday Stitching.
Jill
Where the embellishments have buttons, trim, and smaller pieces, I'll outline by hand quilting as I am unable to stitch small areas with the walking foot (a good thing). Progress is being made as I either machine or hand stitch each day. Other sewing time is being spent on creating a sewing table from an inexpensive unfinished Ikea table.
The hole was cut after careful and thought out placement.
The past few days there has been staining and varnishing steps which can't be rushed. It's been cold weather, but I am able to work in the garage after the cars are moved outside. There has been low humidity with the cold air, and a small electric heater helps the varnish dry.
Next week, I plan on showing the completed table. In the meantime, I'll be joining Kathy at Slow Sunday Stitching.
Jill
Sleepy Slow Stitching
Daylight Savings has taken effect here in Michigan. It makes for a good slow stitching day after losing an hour of Zzzz's, and a day to hand quilt around the dress embellishments. During the past two weeks, I changed my mind on hand quilting the entire outline of the dresses. The reason being that I think they look better outlined by machine especially when the background quilting is added. The dresses are more defined and have a bit more pouf.
Where the embellishments have buttons, trim, and smaller pieces, I'll outline by hand quilting as I am unable to stitch small areas with the walking foot (a good thing). Progress is being made as I either machine or hand stitch each day. Other sewing time is being spent on creating a sewing table from an inexpensive unfinished Ikea table.
The hole was cut after careful and thought out placement.
The past few days there has been staining and varnishing steps which can't be rushed. It's been cold weather, but I am able to work in the garage after the cars are moved outside. There has been low humidity with the cold air, and a small electric heater helps the varnish dry.
Next week, I plan on showing the completed table. In the meantime, I'll be joining Kathy at Slow Sunday Stitching.
Jill
Where the embellishments have buttons, trim, and smaller pieces, I'll outline by hand quilting as I am unable to stitch small areas with the walking foot (a good thing). Progress is being made as I either machine or hand stitch each day. Other sewing time is being spent on creating a sewing table from an inexpensive unfinished Ikea table.
The hole was cut after careful and thought out placement.
The past few days there has been staining and varnishing steps which can't be rushed. It's been cold weather, but I am able to work in the garage after the cars are moved outside. There has been low humidity with the cold air, and a small electric heater helps the varnish dry.
Next week, I plan on showing the completed table. In the meantime, I'll be joining Kathy at Slow Sunday Stitching.
Jill
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