Hello Everyone,
I've been at the long arm for the last couple of days working on Emilie Elizabeth. This quilt was telling me she wanted to looked old fashioned.....and she is.
I marked the quilt first using a Frixion pen. It is okay to use them on light fabric, but don't use them for marking dark fabric. When you press it to remove the marks, they disappear on light fabric, but they will leave a white line on dark fabrics. I press right on the long arm with my applique iron to remove the lines as soon as they are quilted. I don't let the marking sit there for days. I have also removed the lines using a blow dryer.
I didn't realize how many different elements were going on in this quilt until I started quilting.
It is always so hard to get a picture. I have to wait for the afternoon sun to shine in the window to get a halfway decent picture.
The corner blocks.
Borders and little inset border.
No post would be complete without a picture of Mazey. This is our granddaughter Kinsey giving Mazey some loving. The twins want to come over everyday......and it's not to see their Grammy and Poppy! They play with Mazey until she collapses with exhaustion. I think I need to hire them to tire her out every evening so she will sleep through the night. Last night was successful, Mazey slept the whole night without nature calling!
Soon,
A Sleepy Lynn
I don't know who is cuter...Kinsey or Mazey...I would be framing that picture!! Your quilt is MAGNIFICENT!!
ReplyDeleteEmilie Elizabeth would be so proud!
ReplyDeleteBee-yoo-ti-full!
ReplyDeleteThe tip about white marks left on dark is good to know!
How is it possible to stand back and take a picture of those two girls and not just drop your camara and go in and squeeze them both???
Both adorable little beauties! Mazey has the sweetest face and I love that she is always smiling! Love the quilt...perfection, as usual! XO
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous quilting! I agree, that is a framable photo - how sweet.
ReplyDeleteQuilting is looking beautiful...and so is Mazey
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, beautiful quilting, beautiful girl and dog...
ReplyDeleteTry using a shot of steam to remove the frixon pen from the dark fabric... you need to get all of the gel out..
Hang in there Lynn! Training is like labor, very hard, but its all forgotten once its over.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is amazing, and it all fits in so perfectly with the style of the quilt: just beautiful!! But the best picture is of your granddaughter with Mazey: so precious!!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg
ReplyDeleteLynn...Grandma would be very proud of this beautiful quilt named after her! It is just gorgeous! Also, love the picture of Kinsey with Mazey. That is Christmas card material!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteDo you do long arm quilting for other people, if so how do I contact you for prices etc. You do wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilting! You have such a knack for knowing what to do in each little piece! Love the pic of Mazey and your granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilting !!!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is coming along beautifully. It is real skill to be able to 'see' how to quilt, and you certainly have it.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilting on this quilt! Every design just fits each section! Lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteHope you got some sleep, Lynn ;>) I am in awe of your quilting skills! Hope Mazey was a good girl and didn't chew while you sewed. Mazey is such a pretty girl - and she always looks like she's been photo-shopped in your picutres with that fluffy baby fur!
ReplyDeleteCheers!