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Tuesday 17 June 2014

First class prep...

My first session at FQR2014 will be hand quilting with Jen Kingwell (yes, Jen Kingwell!!!), and the supplies list says we require a 50cm square quilt sandwich, and that solids are good.

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!

21 comments:

  1. Wow you're a prepping machine! this will look fab as a cushion!

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  2. Move your orange square thrown in the mix.

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  3. Gosh 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!!!!

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  4. Wow, I've only just finished reading the email and you've already done your prep! So much to do, so little time!

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  5. Tres jealous, am still waiting on the email (though I was a late booker....) love the little orange square, it's a great addition.

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  6. This will be so pretty hand quilted! Just don't mess it up!! Jxo

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  7. How exciting for you! Sounds fun and I love that you mixed in some Essex with those solids!

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  8. Quit 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.
    Purdy cushion beginings, Hadders.

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  9. 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?

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  10. Even well jel-er than yesterday!

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  11. Even well jel-er than yesterday!

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  12. Sounds like a great class and you are well prepped.

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  13. That's gorgeous! For someone who doesn't 'do' solids you do them very well!!

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    1. Now I'm really angry that I passed up this year. Jen kingwell? I'm such a fool

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  14. Looks great already!! (hope Susan CA meant LOVE the orange, as it's a bit late to MOVE the orange!!!

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  15. Have fun - I hope you become a complete convert to hand stitching!

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  16. Teacher's pet getting done so soon ;o)

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  17. Woohoo! We have 2 classes together :)

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  18. Don'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!

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  19. BTW I love the orange sneaking in there too - looks like you should do more with solids!

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