National Quilting Day ( although apparently it is only in Australia and the U.S. ) I spent the day at Quilt retreat - QBTB - Quilting by the Bay. I basted and machine quilted the Sock Monkey quilt. So I just have to sew on the binding and it is finished.
I started the Japanese wall hanging quilt a couple of weeks ago. I am doing it the Becky Goldsmith way - with the clear plastic overlay, and the needle turn applique. I took a class from Becky Goldsmith and she has really, really tiny stitches. Really tiny. I enjoy working on needle turn applique.
It looks a little crooked - not perfect like I would like. Maybe from a distance it won't look so bad. It is supposed to look like a stone path through the garden - and stones aren't perfectly formed and shaped anyway!
Just a reminder of what I am trying to complete. I posted the pattern a few weeks back.
I have not been feeling well this week - almost like a cold is coming but not quite there - very tired - so I haven't been up to much. I have yet to figure out the EQ6 - but I will. I did get an email back from Hancock's about the fat quarter that was sent that didn't belong. They said that the one particular fabric was on back order so instead of not sending the bundle out they just substituted another fabric. I kind of figured that! But they suggested I send the entire bundle back - they had a 30 day return policy. I don't want to do that - I was just hoping they would suggest they send the correct fat quarter when they get the fabric. I bet that fabric is pretty popular and hard to get right now. I haven't emailed them back yet. Now of course I will obsess about this for a while -LOL.
Well - it is late and I should go cut the binding for the sock monkey quilt. The Vancouver Canucks won tonight and that is a good thing.
I can't wait to see more of the stones in the garden! It looks wonderful so far.
ReplyDeleteI am waitting to see the whole path. Those Japanese fabrics are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to showcase all those different fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love BG's method for needle-turn applique, too. I took a workshop from her a few years ago and have never looked back as this method is well suited for me (although my stitches aren't nearly as tiny)! Your Japanese "stones" look very good to me, love this pattern.. I find it very calming. Eager to see the sock monkeys quilt, isn't it just the greatest feeling to cross one off the list?
ReplyDeleteOh Pam this is looking great so far!!! Cant wait to see more!! Hope you are feeling better!!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful - you know this quilt is on my to-do list. Your fabric choices are fabulous, and the path needs to be a little crooked in order to be real - that's why it is appliquéd instead of pieced. You should make some others slightly crooked as well.
ReplyDeleteP.s. That's ridiculous that they would want you to return the bundle. I would ask nicely for them to send you the correct fat quarter when it is available. Tell them you are willing to send the other one back, although really I don't think you should have to do that.
ReplyDeleteThe stones are looking great, you don't want them to be perfect, as not real stone ever is.
ReplyDeleteThis Japanese quilt is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe first part is amazing.
ciao ciao
You do the coolest stuff! Take lots of Vitamin C to ward off your sickies. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYou do the coolest stuff! Take lots of Vitamin C to ward off your sickies. Take care.
ReplyDeleteNow this is going to be very cool! I love your fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteHey, blogger lost my comment "duplicate error" - Well, how rude! ;o)
ReplyDeleteYour applique is looking good! I cannot believe that they would send you a substitute. I mean, that's not what you ordered, never mind that you probably had to pay duty on it. Do you return it at their expense? Hum.... Well, I hope you feel better soon! Hugs!
Wonderful Pam!Really nice!
ReplyDeleteI miss our conversations in the chat; but I´m very busy on these days!!!!!!! You´re always in my mind!; Happy Easter Dear Friend!
Andrea
The quilt is looking good! The area between stones does not need to be anywhere near perfect. It real life it wouldn't be.
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing you pattern come ot life.........hope you are feeling well...... I am a little behind sorry
ReplyDeleteYou have been tagged. :o)
ReplyDeleteJust remember nature is not perfect and so your path will not be perfect either. The way I get invisible stitches is by using a thread called invisafil.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.wonderfil.net/Invisafil.htm
I hope you are feeling better soon.