"Armadillos"
This is the end result of a series of NEW techniques for me. If you have read my previous posts you will know that I been making my own stencils in a Cameo machine. In the earlier project I modified one of their designs but now I've figured out how to do stencils from my own drawings. What a joy.
I did a set of two: one for the main body and the other for the details. Used paint sticks over a silk-screened fabric. (do not pay attention on the lettering since the words has nothing to do with the armadillos (It is a leftover piece from another project that I wanted to use...ahem to make room for more fabric!!?).
Just bought a new sewing machine (Janome 7700), since my old one is behaving badly. It is a first for me to sew with this brand and I LOVE it! It accepts any weight thread without sacrificing the quality of stitch. Browsing the web, looking for tips on how to work with the Janome found a great site http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com where Leah, the quilter in charge, teaches different quilting designs. I watched some of her videos and decided to practice two of them in this small quilt.
This piece was hung beside a window where the sun was shining to show off the texture that creates this quilting design. Again, I used two kinds of batting: cotton and a split wool on top, 50 weight thread for the top half of the quilt and variegated 30 weight for the bottom half. I'm pleased with the end result.
I am linked to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/ Off the Wall Fridays.
Cute critters, Marga, and your FMQ is great!
ReplyDeleteThank you my dear Margaret.
DeleteThat is terrific! Lovin' the armadillos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gisella.
DeleteI am a member of the Surface Design yahoo group, I found your post and came to see your blog, I love it. I like all your creations, I'm a new follower here.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll come visit often, I'll give you the link to my blog if you have interest in visiting:
http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
Your creations are exceptional, really inspiring, thanks for sharing your talent with us!!!
Marisa from
http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
Thank you Marisa for the kind words.
DeleteAwesome job. Love the FMQ designs you chose.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat.
DeleteThanks for the tutorial I will have to try this!
ReplyDeleteTry it Shawn, althought I have to warn you...it's addictive :)
DeleteWe've recently been making stencils and silk screens with the Silhouette cameo and I love it! I also have a long history with Armadillos so when I saw your post I had to click through. Your quilt is so cute! And the quilting gives it such wonderful texture. Love the patterns you chose!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shannon. I have this machine for almost two months and love it. I think it is the only one in the market that let's you work with your *own* designs.
DeleteJust came over from Nina Marie's Off the Wall Friday and love your work. Will be coming back to read more at leisure.
ReplyDeleteJust came over from Nina Marie's Off the Wall Friday and love your work. Will be coming back to read your blog at leisure.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry.
DeleteHere I was wondering how to use Leah's Flying Geese pattern. I love how it looks like vegetation in your quilt. Your work makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gwyned. I'm glad I found Leah's site, as soon as I saw her flying geese pattern I knew I had to use it in this quilt.
DeleteLovely quilting - love your quilt :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteWelcome to Leah's world. She is a wonderful teacher. I too found her after purchising a 7700. Your quilt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you.I agree with you , she is a wonderful teacher.
DeleteAwesome! I've been making stencils with my Silhouette Portrait too! I love this! What kind of plastic did you use? Do you have the upgraded software for your Silhouette or the software that came with it. I'm wanting to upgrade but want to talk to someone else who has it first.
ReplyDeleteLisa,
DeleteI upgraded the software and find it easier to use. The material I use to make the stencils is Dura-lar .005 matte film. It is a wonderful material since you can wash it and re-use it several times.
Your FMQ really adds so much to your fun armadillos. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christina.
DeleteLovely! I'd love to hear more about the Silhouette....I keep on thinking about the cutters...but I'm not sure how to make a choice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa. I would work more with this machine in my next posts.
Deletelooks good!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteLooks Good!
ReplyDeleteI love the armadillos! Found your blog through Off the Wall Fridays and now I'm adding it to my reader.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mandy. I hope you can find some inspiration through my work.
DeleteI love it! I also love how you used the flying geese. Wonderful texture!
ReplyDeleteThank you JoAnne.
DeleteOh my goodness, they are too cute! Your FMQing looks great, and really adds to the background. I like the way you have incorporated the flying geese design.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny.
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