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#2The third one is finished (but not sent out yet) and the fourth is in the quilting stage and should be done by Wednesday!
Saturday was class day ~ Free Motion Quilting (finally!) I've been scared to try this, but I learned to just relax, have a glass of wine and go with the flow. A few other tips were taught as well but I liked these the best. :) I started with meandering, went into some loops and in the midst of that did a little flower!
My next practice block included some swirls, a few pebbles, some paisley, a feather, some little hearts and a leafy vine. Oh ~ and a design that I remembered seeing at Leah Day's Free Motion Quilting Project (although it's not exactly like hers ~ LOL). I need LOTS of practice ~ but at least I'm not scared of it anymore! (linking up with FMQ Friday)
Finally got all the ornaments on our skinny little tree ~ I love sitting here with a fresh cup of coffee or Ovaltine with the tree in view, listening to The Nutcracker. It's just a feel-good kind of thing that can only be experienced at this time of year.
Here from NTT! Love that top tree skirt. They all look wonderful. Looks like your FMQ is coming along nicely.
ReplyDeleteGreat FMQ for the first lesson. That's one lesson I need in 2014 as well. And, I just live that first tree skirt. Nice!
ReplyDeleteI love that stripey tree skirt! Your fmq looks good too. It takes a lot of practice but it is so much fun too. I'm still in the learning phase but I love the whole process.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your FMQ! I am scared of it, too, but determined to keep trying!
ReplyDeleteYour D9P tree skirt looks so cool. Did you use a pattern or just come up with it? I like how you used different patterns for the skirts. And your FMQ looks great for your first class. I hope you have fun playing with it.
ReplyDeletePopping in from NTT, love those tree skirts, esp the first one. Has reminded me that I need to make a few (maybe for next year now!). I've just started FMQ as well, it's tough/rewarding isn't it?! Very impressed with yours, I haven't made it past squiggles yet!
ReplyDeletewow! love the pretty tree skirts! and your FMQ practice looks amazing. I always do a better job when I'm completely relaxed, "in the groove" and having fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this at Needle and Thread Thursday!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Oh these are great. Well done. I'm a new FMQ'er also. Not brave enough yet to actually post my efforts. :)
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You will without a doubt become great in FMQ!!! Your trial looks awesome! Well done... Love the tree skirts, such a lovely addition to the festive season.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive for first tries. Keep up the practice and you'll be amazing in no time.
ReplyDeleteWow, well done!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a pattern for the first tree skirt? I just came across your blog through Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI love your tree skirts. I want to make them for my 3 adult children's families for next Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find patterns, directions, or tutorials? Hope you share!
Is there a pattern for the top tree skirt? I love it!
ReplyDeleteIs there a pattern for the top tree skirt? I love it!
ReplyDeleteI would love the pattern for #1 tree skirt - can it be purchased anywhere and if so where?
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The top Christmas Tree Skirt looks a bit like a single scrappy Dresden Plate quilt.
The author talks a bit on her Flickr account saying she looked at 2 patterns to make it: (1) Jaybird's Circle Quilt http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2013/04/circle-quilt-tutorial.html and (2) Sew CraftyJess' Festive Christmas Tree Skirt http://sewcraftyjess.blogspot.com/2011/12/festive-christmas-tree-skirt-mini.html
These are not scrappy. For that, you might want to take a look at (1) Giant Dresden Christmas Tree Skirt https://www.carrieactually.com/shop/giant-dresden-christmas-tree-skirt and (2) Annie's Christmas Tree Skirt http://freezeframe03.blogspot.hu/2011/12/tutorial-christmas-tree-skirt.html
'Hope that helps!