Quilting With One of The Big Girls

Yesterday I had the chance to

do some machine quilting with 

one of the Big Girls and

trying something new.

We're fortunate

to have a Gammill dealership in town

called, Jukebox Quilts and

Kelly rents time and instruction on her incredible machines.

I've always wanted to try 

using one of the big computerized machines

with the Statler Stitcher.

I had a simple top done

that I wanted quilted with just an

edge to edge design and

plan to donate it to some worthy cause.

It was the perfect top to

experiment on.

And I have to say,

it was an awesome experience.

The set up took the most time, but

once that was done,
 I just pushed the little black button and 

off she went.

A couple of times

 across the surface of the quilt

 and then

slam, bang, thank you mam,

 

 it was done!

I could see where this could become a very fun and 

 creative thing to do.

And I'd like to try it again sometime,

but yesterday I walked away with a 

top freshly quilted and 

money still in my wallet.

Until Next Time-
.

I Want To, But...And a Winner

Since I got home on Wednesday,

it has been blistery hot.

I've been able to spend a little 

time in my sewing room,

which fortunately, is in the 

coolest part of the house.

But although I long to be sewing 

something on my machine,

I've tried to stay focused on

all of the hand applique I'm currently

working on.

I keep reminding myself

how close these panels are 

to being finished.

So instead I appeased myself

and sewed two bindings.

Oh, look.

I just created more hand work!

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Thank you everyone who took the 

time last week to share what projects

you're working on during the summer.

I always have bigger plans than

time will allow, but that's okay too.

Now for the winner of my 

"Softly Spoken" fat quarters

designed by Harriet Hargrave

for Marcus Fabrics.

Running Man

randomly selected

#17

Nancy of

The Tattered Garden Quilting.
Thanks again everyone.

Until Next Time-

Softly Spoken and a Giveaway

Yesterday I decided

I needed a little field trip

 and went to check out what was new

at Harriet's Treadle Art.

I don't get to Harriet Hargraves's 

quilt shop located in Wheat Ridge, CO

which is a suburb of Denver, very often,

but when I do, it's always a delight.

Of course, when you first walk in the door

the first thing you see is 

Harriet's latest line of fabric from Marcus Fabrics

called "Softly Spoken".

It's beautiful.

Some did come home with me.

The colors are terracottas, blush,
aqua tones and neutrals.

The line was inspired from a medallion antique

quilt from Virginia, circa 1820-1840's.

The colors are sweet

and yet elegant looking.

And have been accurately

reproduced from the originals.

In celebration of "summer fun",

 I'd like to share a 

fat quarter bundle of this new delicious fabric line

with one of my blog readers.

5 fat quarters

Just leave me a note

letting me know what project or projects

you're trying to concentrate on this summer.

I'll draw somebody's name 

next Monday, July 7th.

(If your comment doesn't include your email
please be sure and include it.)

Until Next Time-