First off, E's King Size
Wow. I think this has been in progress for about 6 months now. I don't think I've ever taken that long on a quilt... but you know what - that's okay!! Because this may just be some of my best work!
So - the king size has been quilted! ON A LONG ARM!!! BY ME!!!! Yes, this past Saturday I learned how to use a long arm quilting machine! But I'll be posting more on that tomorrow! :)
As it stands now, the quilt has been quilted and the binding sewn on, so all that is left is hand stitching the binding down, and then this will be done!! WOW!! I am super excited!!
Wedding Dress Projects
I am currently working on the Cowboy/Western themed Wedding Skirt. Right now, only one word can describe it...
Ruffles!!!!!
It is coming together nicely so far. I would like to have this skirt finished by this weekend, so wish me luck!! Ruffles are fun, but time consuming (also - THREAD consuming! lol!).
That is actually all for now! Tune in tomorrow for a post about my Long-Arm quilting experience!
Be sure to check out all of the WIPs over at Freshly Pieced!
I can't wait to hear about the long arm. Your quilt is gorgeous! Can't wait to see a full shot...I'm so jealous of the quilting! I think I'd have to go ahead and buy a ruffler for my machine for that many ruffles!
ReplyDeleteOOOO, can't wait to hear about your long arm experience. I've thought about renting time on one. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn how to use a long-arm. Looks like you did a beautiful job. And wow--ruffles! That looks like a beautiful skirt.
ReplyDeleteThe little sneaky peek of your long-arming looks fantastic! Good luck sewing on that binding...I imagine that will take a long time on a king-size quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun, looking forward to tomorrow's reveal. And the skirt id looking fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteI am wishing you luck!!!
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Hugs!
do you have a ruffler for your sewing machine? If not- with that many ruffles it would be well worth the investment- they are awesome. I love your longarm quilting too- very jealous, I have been longing to try a longarm... :)
ReplyDeleteOoohhh. Long arm! I'm scared of the longarm machines.
ReplyDeleteLove the ruffles, btw.
I would love the chance to even see how a long arm works :)
ReplyDeleteI read through and caught up on your blog. You've been really busy: finished the king-sized quilt, deep into ruffles/wedding dress, made a quilt for your sister-in-law, as well as took a vacation in San Diego. Wow! I dropped off for a while, too, and am now reading my favorite bloggers (yes, you are one). We'll be in your neck of the woods in a couple of weeks. We're headed to Zion Nat'l Park the week before Memorial Day for a family reunion. I'm looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteThe story about your SIL was very sweet and I'm so glad she found her sweetheart. And yes--I would have done the same thing--make a quilt!
Anyway, good for you, and good luck on the dress!
Elizabeth E.
opquilt.com
1. Love your header, those shoes are awesome!
ReplyDelete2. I would love to learn on a long arm machine. Good for you!
3. Ruffles are incredibly time- (and thread-) consuming! :)
Great job on the long-arming! Isn't it fun (and quick!!)? Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )
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