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Quilting: crafsty machine quilting block #1
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crafsty machine quilting block #1

First block ever on machine!

First block ever on machine!

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Design It, Quilt It: Free-Form Techniques »

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This started with an old purchased stencil...like Cindy, I have SO many stencils over the past decades, and now a new purpose for them. This is the first time I've tried machine quilting, and first time trying out my new Brother 1500s sewing machine, so two learning curves going at once. I like it!
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Other

Style: Classic, Traditional

Materials

cotton muslin, cotton batting, polyester thread

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Annie Picone on craftsy.com
Annie Picone
Feb 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That is beautiful!!!
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Feb 20, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much....lots to learn
JolovestoQuilt on craftsy.com
JolovestoQuilt
Nov 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
first time machine quilting? amazing!
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
the muscle memory from drawing and hand-quilting for so long....it was just waiting to happen
KTD on craftsy.com
KTD
Nov 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Fantastic job. Incredible bananas, pearls, crosshatching and feathers. You are on the way to being a pro before too long:-)
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much...just read your profile, and I am a semi-retired quilter as well, so I have to hurry up and learn some stuff before I can't anymore! Your quilt is lovely. I am working my courage up to do something bigger than my sample practice blocks....
messyrose on craftsy.com
messyrose
Nov 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Takes my breath away.
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh my goodness, thank you so much....I just hope I can keep going as well as I've seemed to begin! Beginners luck doubts creep in sometimes....
Cindy Needham on craftsy.com
Cindy Needham
Craftsy Instructor
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Yes I DO extended workshops in Rancho Cordova which is just outside of Sacramento. I hold Design, Beginners and Linen Wholecloth Quilts. Check out the workshops section of my website!
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much! You are a wonderful instructor and I am enjoying this online course so very much! I will definitely check your schedule!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! This looks great! You make me want to try this type of dense heirloom quilting.
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much...I've been doing this type of quilting by hand for years, and this is going to be so much fun, and a chance to get to some projects that have been on hold in the stash pile!
Cindy Needham on craftsy.com
Cindy Needham
Craftsy Instructor
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I am VERY impressed! First time...really??? If you were taking one of my Beginning Machine Quilting workshops the other students would have thrown you out on your heels! And you did feathers and pearls...seriously beautiful first time job. Congratulations!
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Yes...but I have done so much by hand and am an artist by trade, draw ALL the time, so a lot just clicked in immediately for me. Your comments about muscle memory really applied here. I've been drawing my own quilting designs for years, and with the new sewing machine and your class, all has fallen into place. Now to find my speed and wait for my thread shipment from Superior threads....
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Do you ever do workshops in Sacramento area? I'm in Elk Grove, just south...
KGapud on craftsy.com
KGapud
Apr 07, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
That is amazing work for the first time! I'm intrigued about your comment that you are an artist and the muscle memory etc. I wonder how your experience trying to FMQ for the first time was different from mine - a person that has trouble drawing stick figures! I think you're not giving yourself enough credit because you still have to learn how to move your quilt sandwich and get even stitches etc. It's really a beautiful piece!
Deb Cavanaugh on craftsy.com
Deb Cavanaugh
Nov 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Two learning curves at once. Wow, you did great.
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you...it is so cool to be part of such a great community and such a cool class!
everlastindaisy on craftsy.com
everlastindaisy
Nov 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You have done really well.Thanks for showing this.
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much...I am learning so much from everyone here!
bellabarbara on craftsy.com
bellabarbara
Nov 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
aside from misspelling "Craftsy" up there, I am pleased that I feel so encouraged with this initial, albeit, imperfect attempt. Photo was taken while block still slightly damp from marker removal, but really really am enjoying this new adventure.

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