PQ12.5 “You’re Crazy!”
Study in Blue
Normally, I would have hand embroidered my crazy stitches but I bought a new sewing machine a month ago and this project was the perfect excuse to try out several of the stitches that came with it. I was especially interested in the ‘stacking stitches’ option — besides moving in the normal forward/backward directions, it also moves side to side and created the layer of green stems and leaves with the pink flowers. My Sulky thread broke half-way through the first line of green stems and leaves so I had to rethread and pick up where I left off. Obviously, I need more practice using this feature because when I restarted the line, it was off and my stacking line of the flowers was okay until I came to the place I restarted! I also added a simple stitch to the binding, something I don't normally do and I like it! This ‘license to quilt’ has been fun. Thanks, Trish and Kim!
I created one lap-size crazy quilt a couple of years ago and truthfully, I’m not very interested in making another one. However, it might be fun and certainly useful to do another ‘study’ or two as a way to practice the variety of stitches my new machine has to offer. I’ve only participated in the PQ challenges for a couple of years but I’ve learned a lot in this short time and seeing what others have created has been inspiring. Looking forward (and also feeling sad) to the last one coming up!
Created by Robyn Wimmer
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Nice job of turning your challenge piece into a learning experience. LOVE what you did with the binding! Best of luck getting to know your new machine.
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