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Be Mine – Finished

YES!

I stayed the course; I stayed focused and it is finished!

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This was a very good project for me to sew to learn how to use the new sewing machine.  I only had one temper tantrum.

I wanted to stitch the binding on completely by machine (a first for me…I always hand stitch it to the back), and I was looking for the mirror image of a blind hem stitch, or something similar.

I had trouble mirror imaging any stitch, let alone a blind hem stitch (which cannot be done on this machine).  Thus…major meltdown.  Ha, ha!

But I persevered and I know this machine much better now.  Our relationship is improving…so much so, that I just may give her a name soon.  My beloved Bernina’s name is Bertha (for those inquiring minds).

Thank you to the Janome Yahoo Group and their files!

Also, for those inquiring minds, this wall hanging was sewn, and quilted, with Wonderfil Invisifil and Aurifil 50 weight.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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 Update:  Pattern designed by Cynthia Tomaszewski and published in ‘Tea in the Garden – Quilts for a Summer Afternoon’ by Martingale.

Be Mine – Part 4

WoooHoooo!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m building my quilt sandwich! 

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For my method of machine quilting preparation, click here and here.

Medieval Walls Quilt Block – Part 2

Last week, I introduced the Medieval Walls quilt block and, with the help of Electric Quilt, explored moving contrast around the block and designing several straight sets.

Here’s a couple more examples of moving value around the block:

Let’s see what the Medieval Wall quilt block looks like set on point.

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What happens if more than one combination of this block is used in an on point setting?

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It is becoming more interesting to me; I like the illusion of circles formed from the different blocks:

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How about changing the background color along with the block variations?

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All of these designs, both straight sets and the on point sets, created from one simple block!

There’s more, yet, to create!  Color combinations haven’t even been explored…what would this look like in bright and bold colors?  Soft pastels?  Your favorite football team’s colors?  Scrappy?

I’m happy to have Electric Quilt; it is so easy to explore design!

*Clicking on any of the photos will show a larger view.