Change of Pace!

After I finished the Women of Courage quilt the other day, I need a little change of pace with some quilting.  So, I have basted the Snow Happens Embroidery Project, and quilted it on my Janome 7700.  I had not done that in over a year now. 

It was fun to play and see how much quilting is so much different from my longarm.  With the longarm, I'm standing and I have a better view of what moves I want to do next, on the sewing machine you have to bend over or take the project from under the needle to see where you need to go next.  I especially missed my stitch regulator that is on my longarm, put I like the practice with out it also. 

I used some scrap Quilters Dream Poly Batting in the sandwich, and Fill-tech thread in the machine.  The thread was a sample and was perfect for this project it, due to the thread has a gloss to is so the stitching stand out.  The only thing, I was have trouble with the would break easy then I would find a bulky seam area. 

I think I will have to do this more with some small projects that need to be quilted so I stay in practice.

So, Today I will be working on two Bindings and labels for the Women of Courage Quilt and this one.  But first I need to get some cleaning done so I can use the ironing board.

Have a Great Weekend and Quilting Day!

Tina

Women of Courage Finished!

After 4 days of quilting I have finished my Women of Courage Quilt.  I wasn't sure how I would like the quilting on it, but I think I really like the final product.  So Tell me what you think in the comments section below these pictures. 





































Hope you all like my quilt! 

If you have a quilt that needs to finished, please check out my quilt finishing services.  I do have a special for the month of March on all Pantograph orders over $150 will receive 10% off their final price!
Tina

 

Quilt Show Weekend Part 2!

Today, is more of the fantastic quilts that were at the Virginia Quilt Show in Hampton, Virginia this year. 

Let's start with "Jingle Bells"!  This was by a lady in Tulalip, Washington!  Actually, we saw a lot of quilt that were from the west coast.   I really liked the applique details in the quilt especially the background.  The quilting details in the horses and the sky was also fabulous.






























































Here are a few more quilts that are on my top of my favorite quilt list at the show. 














Well time to get working on my Women of Courage quilt again today, the weather is to cold to go outside.  I will have a full update on my progress on the quilt tomorrow. 


Stay warm and Happy Quilting everyone!

Tina

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Quilt Show Weekend Part 1!

This weekend was our annual trip to Hampton, Virginia for the Virginia Quilt Show at the Hampton Coliseum and Convention Center.  This is one of my favorite quilt show and the other is the Lancaster Quilt Show, but I will not be able to attend this year.
The Show always have a great showing of beautiful Quilts on display. Today, I will show off my two favorite quilts at the Show.  Both were made by Cathy Wiggins. Last year, she made the Carousel Horses Quilt.   First is the "Oscar A Dragon's Tale".  The quilt looks a book cover with dragon faces quilted in the spine, and different Images of the dragon also quilted in the background behind the dragon.  She also made the quilt book cover look like it was made with linen finish.
This whole quilt was beautifully done, even the image of Oscar.  I really liked how she quilted him to make make his scales on him.
The next quilt was also made by Cathy.  this one is called "Fairy Garden" it has 300 hour of hand embroidery and beading on it.  The picture is painted, but It also have beautiful quilting on it also.  The detail she did on the fairy's and the flowers are just amazing.
























I hope you enjoyed the pictures I have posted of these two quilts.  These pictures don't do the quilt the justice they need.  They were amazing quilts to see in person.

I will talk to you all tomorrow with more amazing quilts.  A Quilt show is what everyone needs to get inspired to get quilting again.  So, time to get quilting again on this Women of Courage quilt.

Happy Sewing and Quilting, Plus safe and warm in the east coast!

Tina

Quilt Process and Surprise!

Progress has been made on the Women of Courage Quilt.  I have found the middle of the quilt.  Which I started working on yesterday.  I really didn't get much done yesterday, due it I was doing a little spring cleaning around in my office area.  It took a good half a day just to get it to the way I wanted it all.  I decided to get it done since today is our Tax Day, time to meet with the accountant for that yearly task which everyone hates to do. 

The UPS man brought me a nice package in the mail yesterday from my Dad.  He made me this nice ruler and scissor hanger for my sewing room.  I love the bird house shape.  It fits all my sewing rulers great.  My husband will be hanging it up later for me today. 

Thank you to my Dad, for this great present!

Time to get sewing before tax appointment!

Happy Sewing and Quilting!

Tina