Oliver and I have been busy making a backing for Molly's quilt. I made the top last summer but it never got finished.
It is a plaid quilt and I pieced the back from one large piece of fabric and some scraps. Sorry about this disgusting photo!
I am determined to master the art of stippling and decided Molly's quilt would be a good one to practise on. I don't think she's going to care if it's not perfect! Have been having a little practise each day on some scrap quilt sandwiches.
As well, I've been trying to get my Quilters Blessings blocks finished.
I would like to get this quilt finished in February for the One Project a Month Challenge.
Only 3 blocks left to stitch now.
I am stitching all 16 blocks.
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have been very busy - I too would like to learn to stipple - Good Luck.
Fiona
You’ve been a very busy bee!!
ReplyDeleteI learned som free-motion quilting, but I’m too scaredy to give it a try on a real quilt....
Oliver helps just like Rolo does, he plops himself down on the very thing you are trying to work on. Rolo has been helping me bind a quilt the last few days. Your stitchery is coming along fantastic. I can't wait to see how the quilting turns out. I am sure you will do a terrific job.
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteAs usual I love the pictures of Oliver. He is such a handsome rascal. I am sure Molly will love her quilt, if Oliver doesn't take it away from her. LOL Your stitching is beautiful! I printed all of those stitchery blocks off, but have yet to stitch any. Winona
I need a lot of pratice stippling too, mine looks more like barbwire. Isn't it wonderful to have a quilty furry friend. Mine forces me to take a much needed break.
ReplyDeleteOne thing about stippling or just about any quilt...the maker knows where the mistakes are but when you get it all together, who can see it? Sometimes I can't even find my mistake....and if someone is looking for one...shame on them. I can't wait to see how well you do.
ReplyDeleteLove your little stitchery blocks! Can't wait to see your finished quilt! I am sure Molly's quilt will look amazing once you get it stippled. With the help of Oliver you can't go wrong!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, I like these homespun quilt back! I'm glad you finished the Quilters Blessings blocks, I stopped some months ago!
ReplyDeletehugs
Oh! Oliver is so cute!!!!And your works are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI will put a link for your blog on mine....
Best wishes from Brasil...
Oliver looks like he is a great help! My Sampson loves to help too! Good luck with the stippling
ReplyDeleteYou and the boy have been busy. Our cats are struggling in the heat. All your work looks beautiful. Machine quilting is a real time taker. My one and only full size stipple quilt was passable and can only improve. Keep up the good work, Debs.
ReplyDeleteOliver always looks very comfortable in the middle of what you are doing. Your Quilters Blessing blocks look great, I can't wait to see what fabrics you put with them and the layout.
ReplyDeleteYour stitchery blocks are, of course, wonderful as usual! I can't wait to hear how you do with the stippling. It's something I keep saying I'll learn but never quite work up the nerve to try. Perhaps I should make little quilts for hte boys and use those as test pieces.
ReplyDeleteOliver doing what quilters' kitties do best -- helping. :-)
They are looking GREAT!
ReplyDeleteMy cat Saar is helping also with my quilts, she has them all try out ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou're very busy, I have the patterns but that is all, to busy with my other quilts.
G-day from the Netherlands
It doesn´t matter if it is a cat or a dog they are always willing to help :)
ReplyDeleteThe pictures with Oliver always look good! Cats just love quilts!!!You have done so many lovely things, I guess you will have more than one project this month! I have an award for you on my blog!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely of Oliver to help. Perhaps he's hoping this quilt will be for him? Love your stitcheries...especially sipping tea. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great helper. Your quilters blessing looks very nice. I have 7 blocks to stitch.
ReplyDeleteYour cat is very helpful , just like mine !
ReplyDeleteYour work is lovely .
Clares Craftroom
I love your stitchery. It is so cute and so perfect. Oliver looks so much like he can't wait to be in the picture
ReplyDeleteYour stitcheries are so cute. Have fun stippling. I know you'll master it quickly and do a great job.
ReplyDeleteI just love Oliver. He does what my cats do - "help" make quilts. Have fun with your stippling. Can i ask where did you get the pattern for Quilters Blessings? Jeanette
ReplyDeleteI love your backing, Christine! I love pieced backings... love em! Darling stitchery too!
ReplyDeleteyou can do it! you can do it! :) I'm here to cheer you on to finish this for your Feb. Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteI just started these BOM this year ;) and am new to redwork... QUESTION: on the endless spools block for the stitches on the spools.. did you do one continuious long stitch for each line or did you back stitch them all the way down.. did I ask that right?? *sigh* Thanks.
Love from Texas! ~bonnie
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