Perhaps this is why I can't get more quilting done. I can't bear to move him when he's sleeping like this. I think he does it on purpose because he knows I won't move him. He does make a good stand in, though, when I don't have a real baby to model my projects...
I think these colours really suit him! He's a bit of a sloppy eater (due to his overbite). Maybe this will keep the crumbs out of his fur! Now, if I could only teach him to iron! Quilty pictures to come soon!
I'm not sure I can let this one go...I love it so!!! This is the first time I've ever done FMQ with anything but white (or off white) thread! I was feeling pretty brave...so I went with GRAY! I think it looks pretty good (even though it doesn't show up too well in this photo)! This quilt is a little larger than most quilts I make and I have to thank my wonderful SIL Jeanette for helping me with such a great job with the basting. I truly think it is the key to successful FMQ. Thanks again, Jeanette! Anyway, I think I'm ready to part with it so I will list it in my shop! I had enough fabric left for some more blocks so I got started on these...
I've fallen in love...with making improv blocks. At least these are what I call improv. I love just grabbing fabrics from a pile of strips and squares and not needing to worry about matching seams or pre-cutting to exact size needed, etc. This type of block construction necessitates lots of trips to the ironing board. Not having to use pins (I hate pins) is worth it. Anyway, I had enough fabric left over to squeak out enough blocks for a smaller quilt (with lots of white sashing thrown in). I'm hoping to get this one finished up this WE (are you available for basting, Jeanette)!!!
I LOVE how this turned out. It's been a long time since I made myself a quilt. I really enjoyed the process of making this quilt. I liked working with the circles (which I wasn't so sure about)! And I especially love how these fabrics all work so well together. I really wasn't in love with all of them when I started and almost changed my mind a few times. Glad I didn't. The FMQ was a little challening - no issues with tension or puckering (thanks for helping me pin, Jeanette), but the presser foot would catch on the edge of the appliqued circle necessitating tons of stops and starts. It was worth it in the end. Here's a picture of the back, which I love, too...
I can't wait to get started on these! The original prints were ordered off the Internet and I added the solids from my LQS. I've been working on a pattern of improvised blocks. Can't wait to see this one finished! I'll post pictures of my progress!