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Quilting: Stupendous Stitching
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Stupendous Stitching

Autumn

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Autumn
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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Stupendous Stitching: Adventures in Surface Design »

Instructions

Let your imagination run wild and have fun!
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Ethnic, Mod, Hipster, Casual

Materials

Commercial batik, yarns, threads

What was your inspiration?

The colors of nature.

What are you most proud of?

The free motion stitching. This is the first time I've done this in my art. I think the variegated hand-dyed thread really made a difference.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Just have fun!!!

 

115 comments

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cjjordan1233830 on craftsy.com
cjjordan1233830
Feb 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love the Autumn Stupendous Stitching! Beautiful!
susany128589436 on craftsy.com
susany128589436
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love yhe bubble quilting & the colors
cdwatson on craftsy.com
cdwatson
Jan 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for offering us this class. I really don't know what I expected from this class, but I got so much more than I ever thought. Thread/Fiber art will be something I will want to do for a long time. Ms. Waugh I love your new work. That is what is so great about this class, everyone see and does things differently.
renev.hen1076891 on craftsy.com
renev.hen1076891
Jan 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I've signed up for the class, but have'nt had the time to start yet. Just getting to my email today, and saw the email from Craftsy. Autumn is Absolutely Beautiful!! the colors, the stitches produced great textures in the piece. I must find the time for this!!!
Mary Ed on craftsy.com
Mary Ed
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to get to work - this is such a fun class!
Patterned-Heart on craftsy.com
Patterned-Heart
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Not my colors, but I like what looks like pebbles or bubbles. It added something special. I'd hang it on my wall. Victoria
Lois500 on craftsy.com
Lois500
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
How much is hand stitching versus machine?
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
This piece has just a few lines of hand stitching -- mostly couching and decorative machine stitching. There are no rules to follow when deciding how much of what to put into a piece like this and each one I make is different.
Karen Gonz on craftsy.com
Karen Gonz
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! The colors are great - just starting to embrace free motion myself. This is small enough canvas to try it out. Thanks again for an another inspiration!
soshesews434760 on craftsy.com
soshesews434760
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful!! The free motion pebbles add a lot of texture and interest!
Carol Gerrard on craftsy.com
Carol Gerrard
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love the colors of the background fabric and the stitching is striking. Great idea for freeform quilting but glad that there is also some hand embroidery on it. Very, very nice!
pelicansrcool on craftsy.com
pelicansrcool
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
After reading all the comments, I had to come back and take a relook at the pebbles! They're so cool! I'll have to try that! Thanks, Carol.
pelicansrcool on craftsy.com
pelicansrcool
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! I love the colors!
Nstitches4u on craftsy.com
Nstitches4u
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!
vickimiller on craftsy.com
vickimiller
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
absolutely love the pebble stithing
wolftracks2 on craftsy.com
wolftracks2
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely stunning!!!!
shelsews on craftsy.com
shelsews
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful colors. The best use of decorative stitches ever. I loved this class.
madonnadonovan on craftsy.com
madonnadonovan
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love it and the circles really add dimension, lots of texture and variety of stitches. Well done.
Starling425 on craftsy.com
Starling425
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
The circles are just amazing. What a wonderful addition to the basic project. And a great reminder that we can take off with what we learn in the class.
SharonTM on craftsy.com
SharonTM
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful!! I love the color and the mix of hand and machine stitching. It gives me inspiration for something I am working on right now.....thanks :)
GloriaP on craftsy.com
GloriaP
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love the free motion stitching and color. You picked up and highlighted the autumn colors perfectly!
Pattybearski on craftsy.com
Pattybearski
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
OOoooo la la, so pretty
Osewgreat on craftsy.com
Osewgreat
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Ohhhh! This is beautiful!
Annick Cottom on craftsy.com
Annick Cottom
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love the colours in this piece and all the texture too.
lmspann on craftsy.com
lmspann
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
The free-motion embroidery is very nice...lots of pretty texture!
Shoestring on craftsy.com
Shoestring
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Hi Carol. Wow. I'm especially enjoying the close-up photos of your art work. Talk about inspiration! This one is awesome. Got goosebumps.
Elainehedy on craftsy.com
Elainehedy
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful, I appreciate the close-ups.
jfriel on craftsy.com
jfriel
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fabric is where it's at. I think alot of the beauty of this is in the fabric and the stitching just adds such a beautiful look.
cave lady on craftsy.com
cave lady
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Totally Amazing!
patriciasews101 on craftsy.com
patriciasews101
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love it. So bright and pretty :)
piecer fanatic on craftsy.com
piecer fanatic
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That's gorgeous!
Marilyn josephi on craftsy.com
Marilyn josephi
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love it.
JennyJennJen on craftsy.com
JennyJennJen
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I really love the colours and circles are perfect in this piece!! I was wondering if this fabric is one that you have dyed yourself? Really beautiful!
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
It's a commercial batik.
Judith R on craftsy.com
Judith R
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
The colors look great and I love the little bubbles!
Mary Wandschnei on craftsy.com
Mary Wandschnei
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love the colors and the texture!
pwalters on craftsy.com
pwalters
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I don't know why my picture was shown and not my name - I am Patriicia L Walters and my comment is nexxt to my picture.
pwalters on craftsy.com
pwalters
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
The first thing I noticed that was different about your new work was the little circles or pebbles. They fill the empty spaces and are effervescent'. It immediately gave me a feeling of Joy bubbling up from within. I love it. Do more free motion. It adds a lot of energy to your artwork.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I'd love to see someone add some feathers to their Stupendous Stitching work. I'm not that good a machine quilter but I'm working on it.
Norma Hornung on craftsy.com
Norma Hornung
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love it. The snow is falling here, so I really enjoyed waking up to such a colorful piece. I love to quilt pebbles and they are always gorgeous
Marilyn josephi on craftsy.com
Marilyn josephi
Jan 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
It is 40 C here in Western Australia and I thought this had a cooling effect for me.
Twiglet on craftsy.com
Twiglet
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It's great Carol. Love all the bubble quilting and I could eat the threads. I'm still using your techniques in projects and everything gets a cord or sari ribbon edging :)
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Excellent!
TerriLaycock on craftsy.com
TerriLaycock
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is just gorgeous Carol. I am amazed at the versatility and freedom (no rules :) of Stupendous Stitching and am loving what I have learned from your course on Crafsty. The free motion quilting has added yet another dimension and I love how the hand dyed thread makes it pop while blending in with the whole. Love, love, love! and so inspiring :)
Jill H on craftsy.com
Jill H
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love it! The free motion work is wonderful.
MezzyB on craftsy.com
MezzyB
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Hi Carol, I have some Sari yarn, I bought it because I loved the mix of colours, but never knew what I was going to do with it...now I do...your work is so inspiring, I just love the colours you put together. Thank you so much.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Sari yarn is my favorite couching material. I love the rich colors and the uneven texture. I could do an entire piece just couching this yarn. Let me see what you create!
janimur353409 on craftsy.com
janimur353409
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!
Pam Sews on craftsy.com
Pam Sews
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
wonderful use of the autumn pebbles - love the more organic look for autumn. Wonderful meeting you in Houston - hope your energy rubs off on me!! So happy to see your experiments - thanks for continuing to inspire us all.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Nice meeting you as well and keep stitching!
SweetJasmine on craftsy.com
SweetJasmine
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great idea! I'm watching several free motion quilting classes on Craftsy so I may try it on stupendous stitching for practice.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Good idea!
Merrill on craftsy.com
Merrill
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
inspirational
Arlene C on craftsy.com
Arlene C
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Did you add the bubbles at the same time you did the decorative stitching or after you made the sandwich and stitched between the decorative stitching. I am really admiring this project.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I added the stitching after I sandwiched the piece.
Quiltnutdesigns on craftsy.com
Quiltnutdesigns
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great use of color. Pebble stitching adds lots of interest!
Susan in Miami on craftsy.com
Susan in Miami
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What I really love about this piece is the 3-dimensionality. It virtually pops off of the screen. Terrific!
GPD on craftsy.com
GPD
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow--I love the pebble stitching!
QuiltzbytheSea on craftsy.com
QuiltzbytheSea
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! My machine has really blown a casket. I live in New Zealand and it needs a major part so it has to ordered from Australia and , and, and. The up shot of all that is it should be OK by the end of Feb!!! I am so looking forward to continuing my piece, yours is so inspiring
Kaydebee on craftsy.com
Kaydebee
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Stupendous , I love the colors, the free motion quilting and everything about this piece .
Quilter40 on craftsy.com
Quilter40
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I just finished stitching and straight line quilting my piece and thought that I should add some free motion quilting. After seeing your piece I know I have to do it. Gorgeous! And my favorite colors.
Deb F on craftsy.com
Deb F
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!
lot2sew@yahoo.com on craftsy.com
lot2sew@yahoo.com
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love your pebble stitching in the open areas. Was that done with varigated thread?
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes, Hand-dyed variegated thread from Valdani.
BevFiberMaven on craftsy.com
BevFiberMaven
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! I got my machine back a few days after Christmast. I can't wait to get back to exploring!
Quiltnan on craftsy.com
Quiltnan
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Stunning! Colors and texture make this such a rich piece.
ptmarybet960001 on craftsy.com
ptmarybet960001
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
fantastic !!!!! is the purple strip in the closeup couched ribbon or a machine stitch ???? it's great !
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
It is couched sari yarn.
blueheron61 on craftsy.com
blueheron61
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love the colors and dynamic nature of the piece!
SusanNelson on craftsy.com
SusanNelson
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Must have taken forever to do all those circles, but it's a lovely effect.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Not really. Once you get going, it goes pretty fast. Especially when you are listening to music!
Arlene C on craftsy.com
Arlene C
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Carol Ann, this is wonderful. I love the bubbles and now you've given me more inspiration to start another new project.
Sallen456 on craftsy.com
Sallen456
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Such a beautiful piece!
daisy324 on craftsy.com
daisy324
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love, love it. The captured movement is marvelous .
mcscraphappy on craftsy.com
mcscraphappy
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful....my favorite colors! I like the small quilted circles....I've been seeing that more and more lately.
QuiltyJan on craftsy.com
QuiltyJan
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I like the brilliant colors and stitches used. The use of varied circles is one I have thought of but not tried. When I see pieces of this type I wonder how they would look on a vest. have your tried it?
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I've never made any clothing but I think this technique would be fantastic for a vest (perhaps minus the fleece!)
ramonamp on craftsy.com
ramonamp
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is just beautiful. Such wonderful colors.
wandie on craftsy.com
wandie
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
carol are the circles hand stitched? this is absolutley beautiful!
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Nope. All free motion machine stitched. Very zen!
mfbjackso155093 on craftsy.com
mfbjackso155093
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Carol, this is so funky fresh! I really love it.
wstarr on craftsy.com
wstarr
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Just beautiful! One day soon I must get going on this class. I haven't tried the stupendous stitching yet.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Just go for it. It's fun!
magnolias on craftsy.com
magnolias
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful, just beautiful.
Ladymax on craftsy.com
Ladymax
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What an inspiration you are. This is fabulous.
Fronzel on craftsy.com
Fronzel
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love it and the colors do look like autumn!
Lisa on craftsy.com
Lisa
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It is a beautiful piece. I love the bubble quilting!
Pohutukawa on craftsy.com
Pohutukawa
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, that looks great - I will give it a go!
Linda Kittmer on craftsy.com
Linda Kittmer
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love the machine stitching. I'm totally hooked on doing free motion pebbles...such a fun, zen activity. It looks great Carol!
mfbjackso155093 on craftsy.com
mfbjackso155093
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
How did you learn to do free motion pebbling? Is it hard?
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Pebbling is really easy. you just need to practice and besides, mine are NOT perfect!
Ellen McC on craftsy.com
Ellen McC
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love it. I have gone through all the lessons, but not sewn anything yet. I was visiting and haven't had free time to work on it. Did do about a third of the stitch bible for my machine. Slowly progressing.
Lab lady on craftsy.com
Lab lady
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful work! If only our real Autumns were that colorful. Colors here in NH the past few years have been rather dull : )
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I think this piece comes from my years growing up in New England since I now live in Colorado where fall is not nearly as colorful!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Another fan of the pebbling here! Love it done in the variegated! Just WOW!
Audrey Gorr on craftsy.com
Audrey Gorr
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
She also added a kitty machine embroidery design. It will really be Unique
embrlady on craftsy.com
embrlady
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I really like the fabric and the thread colors. The pebbles are amazing!
Audrey Gorr on craftsy.com
Audrey Gorr
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love the colors. I am teaching my 12 yr old Granddaughter to do this, I will post it when she is done.
Diana Whelan on craftsy.com
Diana Whelan
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Did you use a verigated thread when quilting your pebbles? I love them.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes, I used a hand-dyed thread from Valdani.
Frieda on craftsy.com
Frieda
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love the pebbles! Overall I really like the thread and stitch choices but the straight vertical lines look a little out of place to me.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I want my pieces to be interesting from far as well as close up so I put in these vertical lines to attract the eye.
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jeannebeanne
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
love it1
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debbieross33
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very Pretty. I really like the peebles that are stitched in.
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jcstubb
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That is a wow!!!
rkquilter on craftsy.com
rkquilter
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Good idea to use quilting stitches in those little corners. I don't have much time for hand embroidery and I was wondering what to put in those spaces.
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maggiesc
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, that is wonderful, how long did it take and what size is it. So much detail!
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Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
right now, it measures about 30" x 30" but I ill be cutting it down and adding a rattail binding to the edge. I never keep track of the hours I spend making art because I just enjoy the process!
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ldmmcneil1129051
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That's wild!
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Gene B
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It looks great. On the one close up, is the yellow in the middle sari yarn? (it looks like it has raveled a bit and has lots of great texture.)
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Good eyes! Yes, this piece is full of Sari yarn. I just love the intensity of the silk.
Gene B on craftsy.com
Gene B
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I bought some Sari yarn, but I have not used any of it yet. Ha, I may add some of it to a Stitch and Slash project.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Do it! I bet it will add some wonderful texture. Be sure to take a photo for me and post!
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Rosequilts
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
LOVE the details. New ideas popping up all the time. Thank you for sharing.
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AllThatPatchwor
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Incredible! Love it!

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