Wednesday, October 23, 2013

WIP Wednesday and an interesting Linky Party

Only two WIPs for me this week.

 First, Christmas Tree Skirt #2 has been quilted and the binding sewn on to the front as well as Wonder-Clipped all the way around.  I'd love to have it finished by Friday!

Christmas Tree Skirt #1 is basted and I started the quilting on that one yesterday.  Aside from the straight-line quilting next to the seams, I haven't decided what I should do next ... it just needs something ...


but I like the way it's looking on the back!  


I REALLY need to take a class to get some hands-on free-motion quilting instruction.  I've been watching Leah Day's videos for the Free Motion Quilting Project ~ she's really got some great designs.  And I know what I really need to do is practice ~ practice ~ practice!

On a totally different note, I'm always interested in seeing how everyone else pieces their quilt backs.  So when I came across this Linky Party at Swim Bike Quilt called "The Other Side of the Quilt",  I had to join in and add my one and only quilt back.  




That's it for today ~ hoping to have a "finish" on Friday!

Linking up with Lee for WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced.


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9 comments:

  1. LauraOctober 23, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    that aqua red and white is gorgeous! Love your whole blog look and feel :)

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    1. GeorgiOctober 23, 2013 at 10:13 PM

      Thanks, Laura ~ I'm still kind of new at both blogging and quilting, but it sure is fun (and quilting is SO addicting!!)

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  2. BethOctober 23, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Those look pretty. It would look great with some free motion type u shapes back and forth. This is really hard to explain in words. It will great I am sure with whatever you decide!

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    1. GeorgiOctober 23, 2013 at 11:26 PM

      Thanks, Beth ~ I think I know what you mean about the free motion u shapes, so I need to do some practice on those. Great idea!

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  3. hydeeannsewsOctober 23, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    I love these colors for winter & Christmas - so pretty. =)

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    1. GeorgiOctober 23, 2013 at 11:35 PM

      I love the colors too ~ I'm using Moda's "Winter's Lane" collection.

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  4. SabrinaOctober 23, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Oo! That Christmas tree skirt is going to be so neat!

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  5. KristinOctober 24, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    I cannot wait to see the tree skirt, I love the Winter's Lane fabric! Nice work.

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  6. Lorna McMahonOctober 24, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Glad to see you have made great progress on those beautiful tree skirts, Georgi! Yes, that fmq takes practice, practice, practice. But it's not for everyone. I really feel so much more comfortable with the good old walking foot myself!

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