I'm working on my gumdrops quilt. It has never been a particular favorite top of mine, so I figured it would be perfect to practice quilting on. So far I've quilted 24 motifs. I'm not sure what I will be doing in the blocks with the circles yet.
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| designs marked with blue washout pen |
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| quilted with pale yellow thread |
I used a light grey contrasting thread for the back. Normally I pick thread to blend in with the back so mistakes won't show, but seeing as this is my test quilt with my Juki I wanted everything (good or bad) to be visible. I'm quite pleased so far. Still find it a bit challenging to follow lines, but it's getting better. I force myself to stop at points to readjust my hands. It seems I was only remembering to change hand position in the middle of a flowing curve, which doesn't help. Lots of good practice space on this quilt. I'm thinking of trying out different small scale fills in the areas around the motifs.
How do I love thee Juki after only 5 days? Let me count the ways......you are a dream for
piecing, free motion quilting is tension headache free and you don't
even show the hint of a quiver in the stitching going over bulky seams
when doing stitch in the ditch. There will be more praises sung of this
machine in the future.
I am linking up for WIP Wednesday at the
Needle and Thread Network and also at
Freshly Pieced. If you have a moment, drop by and see some of the beautiful works in progress in blogland!
Happy Stitching
corina
18 comments:
Great looking quilting...love your colours in this quilt.
Your quilting looks amazing! Keep up the good work :)
Your quilting is wonderful! Practice does make perfect.
How could you not like this quilt? It's gorgeous...the colours and stitching....I love it:)
The colors are great. Good job on the quilting!
Wow! So nice! I for one love your gumdrop quilt! I'm sure that whether is stays in the den or on the guestbed or even gifted that it will be appreciated!
Looks like you and Juki are getting along very well! Lovely, lovely quilting!!
Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday and have a great week!
That is a beautiful, beautiful quilt. You should be so proud and happy!
Looking good! Where did you get the motifs? Glad you are loving your Juki :)
Your quilting looks wonderful, and I love the colours in your quilt.
I love the colours in gumdrops - very fun and candy-y! I'm glad you're enjoying and still loving your machine - you must be having a blast playing!
what beautiful quilting!
Your quilting looks amazing!!
This is going to be gorgeous!
You're certainly putting your new Juki through her paces. Your FMQing is beautiful!
It's a gorgeous quilt and your motifs look just fine. Glad your Juki is bringing you joy.
Lovely quilt and your quilting is really great !
Lovely quilt and great quilting - I loooove my Juki too!
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