Wednesday, January 9, 2013

I can't believe it's already Wednesday

The week has flown by, but I've been busy at the sewing machine and can announce my first finish for 2013. M.'s baby quilt is finally done! At some point in the coming weeks, I'll have to get it on a wall for a decent photograph, but here's one that will do for now:


I think my free motion quilting has improved immensely with this quilt. Here are a few close-ups, including one from the backside:




For the first time, I attached the binding entirely by machine, and thanks to the advice from Janet A. at What Comes Next?, I managed a nice, neat finish. I may stick to hand-finishing for my wall quilts, but it's good to have a new technique in the arsenal.

Finally, I started work on my Madrona Road challenge quilt:


Don't get too attached to this block, because it's gonna get whacked!

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6 comments:

  1. AritaJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Both projects look great

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  2. What Comes Next?January 9, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    your baby quilt looks great and your quilting is wonderful! I like the way the block looks - can't wait to see how it morphs!

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    1. momijiJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM

      Thanks, Janet! You're my role model when it comes to FMQ, and I appreciate the encouragement.

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  3. DeaJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    That's a good start of 2013: a beatiful finish! Your quilting looks wonderful. It'll be interesting to how your block gets wacked. I like the fabrics!

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    1. momijiJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Dea! I really enjoyed looking at your landscape quilt on your blog, as well as puzzling over the Dutch (thanks, Google Translate!). It's been wonderful to have the chance to see your work and read about your thoughts and reflections on quilting.

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