You know I don't easily do solids, nor do I hand quilt, so I am starting a long way from my comfort zone, which, I suppose is the point! I don't see sense in paying to do something you are already good at.
So I dug deep and whipped up this panel all ready for some quilty action...
A bunch of Kona solids and white Essex Linen, I had to have a little texture.
This, and a couple of my other class makes are destined to become cushions, I hope.
I have two classes with Jen, (we are friends already, but she doesn't know that yet!), so I am hanging my head in shame that my Midnight At The Oasis has been untouched for months.
I am hoping that I will return from Retreat inspired to hand stitch as much as possible, and get those applique flowers on so I can start on the teeny, tiny-pieced borders. Well it's a plan!
Wow you're a prepping machine! this will look fab as a cushion!
ReplyDeleteMove your orange square thrown in the mix.
ReplyDeleteGosh you're putting me to shame! That's going to look amazing hand-quiltedI'm doing the hand piecing class with Jen Kingwell too - soooooo excited!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful already!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've only just finished reading the email and you've already done your prep! So much to do, so little time!
ReplyDeleteTres jealous, am still waiting on the email (though I was a late booker....) love the little orange square, it's a great addition.
ReplyDeleteThis will be so pretty hand quilted! Just don't mess it up!! Jxo
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you! Sounds fun and I love that you mixed in some Essex with those solids!
ReplyDeleteQuit staking claim on BFFs with the teacher! I too have 2 classes with her and will totally win her over. Might bring one of those charm necklaces where she gets half of the heart and I get the other half.
ReplyDeletePurdy cushion beginings, Hadders.
Say 'hi' to Jen for me! I was in Amitie on the last weekend she was in Melbourne! Any idea what colour you will quilt this with?
ReplyDeleteEven well jel-er than yesterday!
ReplyDeleteEven well jel-er than yesterday!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great class and you are well prepped.
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous! For someone who doesn't 'do' solids you do them very well!!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm really angry that I passed up this year. Jen kingwell? I'm such a fool
DeleteLooks great already!! (hope Susan CA meant LOVE the orange, as it's a bit late to MOVE the orange!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun - I hope you become a complete convert to hand stitching!
ReplyDeleteTeacher's pet getting done so soon ;o)
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! We have 2 classes together :)
ReplyDeleteDon't move the orange square! Though I think Susan loves it rather! Ooh I haven't really started getting ready yet! Better get a shift on!
ReplyDeleteBTW I love the orange sneaking in there too - looks like you should do more with solids!
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