Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Distracted Sewing

I have obviously been kind of distracted lately.  Lots of things going on, some good, and some not so great.  Luckily I have had some time to do some mindless sewing which at times helps calm and center.

I quilted my challenge quilt.
I tried doing a spiral, and for some reason was having a tough time, even after watching several videos, and reading a couple of tutorials.  I decided I would call it an organic spiral.  I went slow, tried using my walking foot, that was a bust.  I then decided to use a free motion floating type foot, and I tried to line up with the hash marks.  I still had some weebles, and wobbles. 
I used the Bubble Jet Set, and Bubble Jet Rinse and got my labels for my two quilts ready.

I enjoyed the creative outlet for making the labels this way, but I also enjoy the embroidery at times too.  I love having different options for making my labels.  

Over the weekend I went to Threads of Tradition at Sauder Village, and met cute and very sweet Kris from Kris Loves Fabric and her friend Cheryl.  We went to a hooked rug show, then to Threads of Tradition the village's quilt shop.  All I can say is wow about hooked rugs.  Love them, so many different styles, maybe someday I can make one.  At Threads of Tradition I purchased the kit for the Row by Row.  Kris had visited earlier and gifted me with the laser cut for the quilt row.  A great big thank you Kris!

It is always so great to meet someone who blogs, and you have developed an online friendship.  Unfortunately I did not get a picture of her I know Bad Blogger! 

I will actually have a finish, maybe two to show later on this week. 




9 comments:

  1. love your organic circles and your labels.

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  2. I'm in love with your challenge quilt. I think it is so clever. Your labels are fabulous too! Miss you! Hope all is well!

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  3. I love your organic circles :) I am one for organic straight lines - so organic circles...perfect! You did a great job with the inner circle curlicue...I am still trying to make mine look like that!! It was great fun to meet up, I wish I hadn't had to leave so soon. I didn't take any pics either, what is wrong with our bloggy selves? Must do it again and pictorially record it! Hope all is well with you my friend!

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  4. Kris and you...two of my favorite bloggy friends! How fun to get together (a little jealous here.) I like your organic circles and they look way better than any I could do. Love the design and fabrics in the quilt!

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  5. Weebles and wobbles are just fine! I like the look. Beautiful quilt.

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  6. Love your quilt quilted with circles - well done you - I am too,, too scared to try. The circles look great and really make the quilt special. Love the labels too.

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  7. I'm trying to make spirals in the corner blocks of RTE 66 quilt, it is just going to take patience, meanwhile they are kind of wonky. LOL

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  8. I really like how you decided to quilt your challenge piece. I keep wanting to try doing a spiral on a quilt, but I am scared!

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