Today I began the quilting on my new piece. Because this quilt has a lot of empty background space, I get to experiment with new ideas about how to fill it up. What fun! I’ve come up with one that I think is a winner. I like the idea of adding “invisible” circles to the background. . . Of course, it’s difficult to know how it will look when the entire background is filled. But then again, I’ll have the pleasure of quilting lots and lots of empty circles in the meantime. I enjoy doing this “free motion blanket stitch” so much!
I got carried away and worked right through dusk — before I knew it, I looked up from my sewing machine and saw reflection of the sun setting in the building across the street.
Now it’s time to stop for dinner. More tomorrow!
Looks like you have found yourself an interesting creative path to follow…. enjoy the view. Ya never know what you might see next!
Isn’t it delicious to sew until you lose track of time? Sinking into a creative groove is so meditative, and you produced such beautiful work! Love this series!
Diane
Wonderful! The proportions are perfect and I love the place/ background space. Bravo!
Elizabeth, these are really lovely. I don’t know “free motion button hole stitching” but it sounds like a new way to use the machine – and get a much nicer, human touch out of the button hole stitch.
I am just in love, Love, LOVE with this new series. Did I say that already? Well, if I did, it bears repeating. And if I didn’t, well, get prepared to hear me say it again and again. I LOVE THIS SERIES!