I posted about the bird quilt here and I've been working on it quite a bit. I just finished quilting all 50 blocks. First I stitched along the ditch of all the sashings to stabilize it. The friend I'm doing this for provided me with polyester batting. Below are 3 of the blocks showing how I quilted them. I stitched around the birds and flowers and filled in the rest in a variety of ways.
My original plan was to quilt cross hatching in each block, but then I figured that it would be very difficult to turn the quilt in order to change direction. It works great on a smaller project, but with a large bed quilt, I didn't think I could do it. My plan is to to quilt feathers in the setting triangles. I started that this morning and it's going pretty well - and quite fast!
Last week I finally finished the window treatment for my sewing room - a yo yo valance! I didn't want a full curtain because it might block out some of the sunlight that the north window provides.
Great progress on the bird quilt. Did you attached the yo-yos to a piece of fabric to make the valance? Very original.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I can relate having lots of small pieces to sort through. It's related to dirty dishes; it's a never ending job! ;^)
I love your yo-yo balance! I have an ugly browninsh-purple one that came with the house...perhaps I need to make some yo-yos? (But first, the challenge quilt...) The quilting on the birds is wonderful and compliments the stitching well. You've got one lucky friend!
ReplyDeleteThat yo-yo valance is just precious, and the State bird quilt is fantastic; your quilting on it is beautiful. What a treasure that one will be! Surely you aren't asking if I can relate to closet cleaning, are you? That's about all I've worked on all year so far, and I still have a long way to go!---"Love"
ReplyDeleteWho can't relate to the issues of small leftover pieces? :)
ReplyDeleteYour work on the bird quilt looks beautiful!
That is a fun valance for your sewing room.
Your new window treatment is perfect for a sewing room!!
ReplyDeleteLove the embroidery and quilting! Nice work!
Your quilting is Beautiful! Your friend will love it. The go-to balance is so cute and perfect for your sewing room!
ReplyDeleteI adore your bird quilt! the quilting is just beautiful!
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Ugh! I typed my comment on my tablet and it said yo-yo valance when I hit send but darn technology! ! !
ReplyDeleteLove the bird quilt. Your new valance is so cute. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe bird quiltmis progressing well. I like how the first block looks like the bird is eating a berry. Clever! What a terrific way to use yo-yos.
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