Saturday 30 May 2015

She likes dogs ... and girly colours!

That's what my friend said when I asked her about what style of quilt our God-daughter would like for her 18th birthday! 

I found some lovely dog fabric online and it inspired the colour choices for the rest of the fabrics:


I made this block and then just built around it:


Friends know I am challenged by straight line quilting - whether, it's me, my machine, the way I baste (spray not pin)?? Who knows ... but I gave it a go on this one using my zig-zag stitch. I put my gloves on, I went slow, I gripped (and it hurt my shoulder!) This was what happened with the walking foot on:



But it didn't happen when I just had the ordinary foot on?? Go figure ... so I quilted it without the walking foot, persevered and after a glass (or 2!) of the white stuff:


And using both my chins:


It was done ... Phew!

Finished sewing the label on this afternoon and took a few garden photos:




I love it! I think she will too ... dogs and girly colours she has! Linking up with Amanda Jean @ Crazy Mom Quilts and Sarah @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict


9 comments:

  1. I like your quilt very, very much. The colour is fantastic!

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  2. Nice quilt, Jen!
    Lovely colour!
    And Pretty You!!!

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  3. Nice quilt, Jen!
    Lovely colour!
    And Pretty You!!!

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  4. This is lovely: really restful girly colours. It's sure to be a big hit!

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  5. A very pretty finish! I too struggle with the quilting but I keep practicing!

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  6. Very girly! How fun great job.

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  7. So cute! I love how the dark pink moves your eye across the quilt. When I use the walking foot I don't roll the quilt, because then it can be more like moving a log through the machine. Do you think it would be easier it the quilt was a little more saggy?

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  8. Lovely quilt! I have trouble quilting with a walking foot, too, and usually don't use one. I'm sure she will love the quilt. :)

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  9. What a lovely girly quilt!! Fabulous job, as always and I'm sure she will be delighted!

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