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We (the group...or was it Madam Organiser...not me...) decided to set the challenge to have that project finished by the next retreat, so I added it to the Chookshed Challenge and this was the month to do it.
I was given the red version of the Devonstone Sashiko panel and decided on the baubles. De had the same panel in green, so we swapped half our baubles.
De and I had several conversations about putting them together and she ended up making a vertical wall hanging. I decided to go horizontal.
WAIT!!!
It's not puckered - it's textured!
(Thanks to Helen @ Nannas Sewing Room)
or as Ma Betty says - it looks like Christmas trees texture!
I appliqued the baubles - added the braid and then quilted it - using serpentine stitch and a twin needle (size 4). It took a bit of testing to make sure I didn't set the width too high.
(If you are interested - 9mm machine, Size 4 and a width of 4 is OK... I think I could have gone a little wider...)
I added a flange binding - I have always known this as Susie's Magic Binding - which I found on a blog in 2012. Read about it here. Although making the binding takes longer than normal, it is machine-sewn, so that saves time. It's great for children's quilts.
On the evening of the 29th, I was adding the bows....BUT....ran out of the braid!!!!!!!
So, a quick trip to the local bargain shop and I was able to finish them.
Good planning, Susan!!! (NOT)
The remaining Challenge Number #1 - it was to be a Christmas Stitchery. I don't have one crying to be completed, but I do have a few decorations and a Christmas placemat to make, so I will make those my October Challenge.
Plans are just a guide...LOL....and can be changed as needed.
Thanks Deanna - I love the motivation of the Challenge - it certainly makes me get things done.
Plans are just a guide...LOL....and can be changed as needed.
Thanks Deanna - I love the motivation of the Challenge - it certainly makes me get things done.
