However, this time it is a MUCH easier project! Melissa moved into her new apartment this past weekend and asked if I would make some everyday place mats for her table. I asked her what they wanted and she replied 'penguins' and Dorian replied 'dinosaurs'. Big sigh...
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| penguins and dinos and zany black and white for binding. |
So, I took dinosaurs and penguins, sandwiched them with some fusible batting that I bought by mistake some time ago. Fused them and using one of the cool new stitches on my machine, quilted away!
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| close up of each side, showing the 'wave' stitch |
This was the first time I have played with the decorative stitching on this machine and I was very happy. I played a bit on these place mats, figuring out placing with the stitch. It was also a very good test of the balance because I used green in the bobbin and aqua blue in the needle and no show through of colors to the other side.
Now I just need to bind them, roll them up and stick them in their Easter basket.
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| The wallets, hanging in the sewing room. Only 4 left! I sure do love making great gifts :) |
Hey! I work with your mom... she showed me the purse/wallet/etc that you made her. I couldn't believe the craftsmanship and creativity that went into that. Amazing! I sew but, i've never created anything even in the realm of what you did. It was so professional. wow. You are an amazing craftsperson! Love the site :) - Erin
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