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Quilting: Disappearing 9 Patch Cushion
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Disappearing 9 Patch Cushion

Cushion Number 2

Close up of quilting
Quilted cushion top
Two down... four more to go!
Cushion top
Cushion Number 2

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Machine Quilting: Free-Motion & More »
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Funky, Retro / Vintage

Materials

Cotton fabric, pillow form, walking foot

What was your inspiration?

I am making cushions for my new black suite (atually for when I get it)
I have just bought a walking foot and was very excited to try out some of the tecniques taught by Wendy on the Machine Quilting class.

What are you most proud of?

I am MOST proud of my quilting... Outline, Echo and Diagonal quilting (I did some little sunrays too)
Oh and I think my two cushions look good together... now to search for a pattern for number 3:)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I have had such trouble trying to locate quilting feet for my 30 year old Frister Rossmann and finally bought them from England... then I was so nervous about using them when I finally got them!

My advice take this class of Wendy's and just get stuck in, I actually found it fun and I am so pleased with the result. Now for free motion quilting!!!!!

 

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DeGramma on craftsy.com
DeGramma
Jan 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love these pillows! I made a bed runner and pillows for our daughter using this pattern, great and easy and very cute. Now think I'm going to make a few toss pillows for myself, you have inspired me, thanks for sharing!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Jan 30, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much... I have seen your lovely bed runner and pillows and had even commented last may haha! Disappearing 9 patch blocks are so fun and there are so many variations, I have had such fun with them. I will look forward to seeing your's
Wendy Butler Berns on craftsy.com
Wendy Butler Berns
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
you go girl!
Wendy Butler Berns on craftsy.com
Wendy Butler Berns
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
what a great way to practice your quilting stitches... perfect size too.... go go go ... free motion quilting!!!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Jan 09, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yep.... next on my list is to make a little practise piece and get started on fmq!!!!
ZaZa Manaf on craftsy.com
ZaZa Manaf
Nov 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The quilting looks really lovely...I am taking a free motion quilting class too..but havent got around to take a look at lessons online...i have ordered the walking feet on eBay for my machine too...and hopefully will b able to do machine quilting soon :) Thanks for sharing :)
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Nov 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hey Zaza thanks for the lovely comments, I will be looking forward to seeing your quilting. The walking foot is a great benefit to pulling the 3 layers though without puckering... you will really enjoy it, I am:)))
Pam Sews on craftsy.com
Pam Sews
Oct 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
wow, you are really stepping up your game here! My sewing group has been making Quilts of Valor and used the same disappearing 9-patch from Eleanor Burns. It has a great scrappy look and is perfect for a group project...but thanks for the quilting ideas and tips! Must try. Looks like fun! Pam
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Can't wait to see yours Pam. We are all making a quilt each and I will post them when we have finished. Well acturally I am making two ... one with sashing and one without. It has left me behind on the BOM,s!
Sew Well Maide on craftsy.com
Sew Well Maide
Oct 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely fabrics - I especially love the large spotty one. And well done on the quilting - I love how it always give a professional finish to cushions. Cheers, Karen
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I totally agree that the quilting makes it more professional looking. I keep looking at it and really impressed that I actually did it haha! Wendy is a good tutor.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Karen, I was trying to find the name of the large spotty fabric but all that is on it is Style 2366 www.benartex.com, hope that helps if you are interested in adding to your stash!!!
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
Oct 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Desna, your cushions are wonderful. I particularly like the diapering nine patch. I am realllllly impressed with your wonderful quilting. It really looks good. Your cushions will look very good on your new black suite. I have never heard of Frister Rossmann machine. Is it made in England? Once again, nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Dec 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hey pamillia thanks for the lovely comments. F&R machine is indeed made in England, I have it over 30 years.
mpac5000 on craftsy.com
mpac5000
Oct 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The pillows are lovely and so much fun.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks mpac5000 they were fun to do.
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
Oct 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Desna, you must have been on line just as I typed the last message. LOL I agree with you about using smaller pcs to practice and I want to get to the class very soon. I've had a couple of things to finish for a church fair and am doing a small piece just because I love the fabric (I might even keep it for myself). I need to put the BOM on hold for a while, need to make decisions based on how little background fabric I have available. Keep up the good work on your pillows. You certainly have incentive now.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Yep still online:) I have been busy too, actually two ladies from my church wanted to learn how to quilt and asked me to teach them... so every Friday they come round and we quilt together it has been a blast. We are talking about moving it to the church hall and opening it up to whoever wants to join in when they feel more confident. This class has pushed me onto really learning more so I can pass it on... great fun.
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Oct 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I wish I lived near you - I'm a lone quilter!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I wish you did too Pat, although by the look of your wonderful quilting you could take the classes. It is nice to have some others interested and wanting to talk 'quilting' ;)
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Yeah Desna! You're black suite is on the way and your pillows are really going to make the room. I just LOVE your quilting on this. I'm enrolled now so maybe I'll finally do actual quilting on my BOM. Great job. Love your pillows!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Jean it is a great course and Wendy is lovely, you will enjoy it. I really couldn't believe how easy it was to quilt these techniques with the proper walking foot. I am really hoping the same goes for free motion quilting!!!!
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
Oct 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the attic windows one especially - the centers are so pretty. But I like the combinations of all of them. Great job on the quilting. I better get moving, you'll be way ahead of me in classes. Glad you were able to get the couch you wanted
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Surfside6 I am loving making these smaller projects as they are an easy size to cope with to learn the quilting methods from the class. Im being left behind with the BOM's as I am so taken up with these cushions!
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Oct 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh, those are lovely - and your quilting is excellent! I have a 36-year-old Frister & Rossmann Cub 4 (very tiny) and the walking foot I got for it was made by Juki. It works extremely well and although I now have a much larger, new Pfaff sewing machine (mainly for the larger space to squash my quilts through), I would NEVER part with my dear old trusty F&R, on which I made my first, quite large, quilts, including the double-sided one on which I did my first real free motion quilting. You're obviously doing well and I can't recommend the Frister & Rossmann too highly, however old it is!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thanks pat I am actually surprised how fun it was to do these quilting techniques. I love my F&R but if I go on to make larger quilts I may have to invest in another sewing machine, although I will never let go of my good old trusty F&R.
Lisa Gardner on craftsy.com
Lisa Gardner
Oct 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Never thought of doing it as a cushion!! Great idea!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I am in the process of making a disappearing 9 patch quilt and thought this would be a fun little cushion. I am very pleased with the result:)
Lisa Gardner on craftsy.com
Lisa Gardner
Oct 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love that, Just learning about it on one of the courses! Echoing!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Lisa, I reccommend Wendy's course it is so interesting and she explains the process in an easy to understand way
Lisa Gardner on craftsy.com
Lisa Gardner
Oct 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
oh how lovely!

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