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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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Part 4
 
 Update:  Pattern designed by Cynthia Tomaszewski and published in ‘Tea in the Garden – Quilts for a Summer Afternoon’ by Martingale.

Be Mine – Part 2

Did I say this project would be quick?  Oops.

I’ve decided to machine embroider the block with 12 weight Aurifil and a topstitch needle.  I’ve memorized the way that my sewing machine forms the stitch so that I don’t make a mess of it!

It is slow going, but I’m liking how it looks.

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The stems are hand embroidered.  I could’ve done the rest that way, but I really want to learn what this machine can do.

Nine blocks fused.  Eight left to machine embroider.

Be Mine – Part 1

I need a new project…a quick one that I have had set aside for quite some time.  Something to relax and have fun with.  Something that I can finally sew a straight stitch with my new sewing machine.

So I started one.

Uh-huh.

You know where this is going.

I work a couple of jobs (as does my Hubby).  Along with the usual, I am immersed in paperwork… the 941, W2 and W3 have taken over (gotta keep the government happy).

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Everyone sits on the floor to do their paperwork, don’t they?

I wonder what these blocks will be?  Or when?

Be Mine