This month I had been rather busy, sorting out scraps and learning new things. Scraps were easy - I love when a pile of leftovers take some shape, and January quilt is a very simple and a no brainer. 60X60 little squares, ending up in about 90X90" quilt top. It will be quilted later this year.
New skills is something I really enjoy. I never learn enough to become an expert, but trying out always feel good. Some time ago I joined a FB group, dedicated to
vintage sewing machines and embroydery. People there are making amazing things, and I was curious to give it a try on my old Singer. As I have started to make my first baby quilt, this was the good place to make my first try. Of course, you are supposed to use embroydery threads, but I was impatient and just wanted to try, so I used the ordinary spool (still different colours) and voila! Kitty is there now. When I will find some decent embroidery threads, I definitely will give this technique another try - truly, I recommend you to give it a try as well!
Ann it's good to see you back! To think that you embroidered such a cute kitten with plain thread and your old Singer,,, Wow, that is very impressive!
ReplyDeleteLove your scrappy squares quilt and even see a bit of a repeat pattern in it. I know from experience that these types of quilts are no "no brainers" but that they take precision and attention to detail. Great job!
Have more fun preparing to be a grandma!
Wow is right. Lots of work on your kitty. Turned out great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the link, and your pictures.
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Very cute kitty cat! Well done! Your scrappy squares quilt is very pretty, too! Lots of work that was well done!
ReplyDeleteSusie
I love scrappy quilts - for practical and aesthetic reasons - and your little squares are pretty. Like Lara I can see a pattern - is it deliberate?
ReplyDeleteI've never tried embroidery like that with my machines, but I'd say that is very effective, and definitely in the right place on your baby quilt.