When I bought the special foot, it came with one ruler, but the company had also put together a "sampler" package which I treated myself to. While I was waiting for them to arrive I spent hours watching videos on their site and also found one or two others on YouTube so once I had all these goodies in my hands I couldn't wait to have a go. After a couple of days of just trying things, I felt ready to really push my luck, so, I made up a quilt sandwich about 18" square and this is what I came up with. It may not be perfect, but I'm happy.
Not bad considering I've only had the foot and rulers for 7 days.
(Mind you, when I proudly showed it to Mr Fixit, he looked at it and said, hmm, it's OK but what's it going to be? After I counted to 10 I explained the "practice, practice, practice" idea to him.)
Now I'm off to sew some poor little orphan blocks together so I can get quilting on them.
Awe men just don't understand, he is mr fixit which means everything should have a purpose. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI've been watching your progress with the rulers and I am impressed. You are doing a great job! What kind of machine are you using? Do the rulers work with any domestic machine?
ReplyDeleteI am happy dancing for you-that looks 'sew' good Sue! My DH doesn't always get it either, haha.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I can see you doing the happy dance from here!
ReplyDeleteYay for you, it's looking wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me of my daughter's comment made about a practice piece I brought back from Salt Lake with me. "What IS this? It doesn't look like something YOU'D do!"
ReplyDeleteLooks great to me!
ReplyDeleteWow looks great.
ReplyDeleteMen just don't get it do they..lol
Great job, especially for only 7 days!!! Mercy, it would make a great wall hanging!! Or you can keep making more this size and make a bunch of placemats!!! That should make Mr. Fixit happy!
ReplyDeletePractice has paid off this is looking good, hope you will bring some with you to YMQG for us to have a good look at, maybe even the rulers to have a peep at
ReplyDeleteOh, well done, that looks brilliant :-} If it makes Mr Fixit feel better, you could use that panel as the back of a pretty quilted cushion?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous. My domestic and I don't have a good time with quilting, but I love her for piecing. I'll stick with my long arm for quilting. The back of a cushion Jayne? It would make a lovely front. Take care and happy practice.
ReplyDeleteIt's really coming on!
ReplyDeleteI intend making some blocks up for Little Island quilts to practice different quilting techniques.
http://littleislandquilting.blogspot.co.uk/p/giving-back.html
Not bad at all...excited for you
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