So where do I fit into this little on-line stitch group...you know - that's a really good question...
I have just gone over the previous posts and am feeling a little out of my league...but I will have a go..
I spent the day before yesterday looking for the two patterns that I own...make a note here..they are wall hangings not quilts. I have always admired the McKenna Ryan patterns and in my travels have purchased these two. It took a little time to locate them...after thinking on it, I may have actually had these two for several years...Every now and then I would drag them out, look over them, toss them over in my head and then put them back with the idea that I needed to REALLY concentrate when doing them, wanted to make a good job of it...not be rushed and ruin them, but truly, it most likely
had something to do with no being familiar with raw edge applique...
So here I go...step 1.....find patterns - check
Step 2...Buy some fabrics....I did own a couple but not this many... - check
Step 3.... Ponder over pattern to see how I want to tackle this.... - will need to get back to you on this..
I love what everyone else has done, the fabrics chosen, they are so pretty, inspiration is running around in my veins...I have always looked at the Christmas quilts with envious eyes and you never know - this may be kick that I have needed to do that one...
Anyhow....I will catch you all when I done something more...
Sandi
2 comments:
Welcome Sandi!
I have to say that I had never done raw edge either and I am no great expert on Free Motion Quilting - and my blocks are far from perfect...but unless you want to get up really close then its the impression that counts...and believe me - you will get better the more of it you do. I was lucky in that I stitched all my blocks over a period of a couple of days - on retreat - so I think that helped build the "rhythm" - a bit like when you do quilting.
I see you have one block from the quilt Bea is doing...it will be fun to see how your colours are different/the same...
Sandi, I love the fabrics you have chosen. I actually did mine on retreat too, only a bit of two though. I experimented with some of my fancy machine stitches too on the clam shell and the anemones and it was very effective. It is rather addictive once you get your confidence with the method. We are all in this together and can boost each other along - it will be heaps of fun :-)
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