Finished my quilt top using Vintage Modern and I LOVE it!
I already started my 2nd one with Lucy's Crab Shack sooo cute! This one will be a beach quilt!
Next, my nieces already picked out the fabrics they wanted. The soon to be 7 year old picked this one...
Which is super fitting since her name means "butterfly" ! <3
My SUPER sassy just turned 5 niece picked this one...
Her pick made me laugh because I see it as a little old-fashioned and dainty...she is neither! hahahah she is sassy and spunky that little girl! <3 her!
Then come the boys. I have a feeling I'll be making Super Hero quilts... *____* Not my favorite colors but it's about them and what they're going to treasure, right? right!
Turns out my aunt and Jennifer also like quilts...so I think I'm going to be busy for a while!!
The good thing is that my mom, who has taught me all I know about sewing, has been making a HUGE "canastilla" for an orphanage in Cuba so she has also has the sewing bug! She is making the most beautiful baby blankets, and dresses, infant tops, etc BEAUTIFUL! I'll post some pics when she sends me some. It's nice to have family that shares your excitement about your hobbies. <3 my momma!
I hope to work on the backing for the quilt some time soon. I have all the items purchased to finish, but I'm not sure what bobbin thread is best to use with the clear thread on top. Any suggestions?
Love the vintage modern quilt! I saw your comment on my pink/gray quilt on TwoPeas and had to stop by to see yours. When I quilt with invisible thread, which I mainly use on my landscape quilts, I also use invisible in the bobbin. This makes getting the tension easier (IMO) although it can be a real pain to work with as you get started. Once you get going with it though, it's great! I think it would also look great in a white or pale pink thread too. For the straight line quilting I do it 1 of 2 ways: width of the presser foot, which is very narrow so it can take forever. But I like it when I want denser quilting. I also use masking or painters tape to keep my lines straight and not have to mark the quilt. Put several strips down the length of the quilt at the distance apart you want the lines. Sew right along the edge of the tape on either side. Take your time with it so you have little to no skipped stitches, and know that it will seem to be taking forever and ever (I listen to music or podcasts on my IPod) but it's worth it in the end! Can't wait to see your finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Can I get in line for a quilt? LOL!
ReplyDeleteWhy Yes! you can, Darlin'! Jacob might be in college by the time I finish, but yes, you can! xoxo
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