Chookshed Challenge # -3 - Sashiko Project

Ooops - I am late - but it's still 30th September in Deanna-land and she hasn't posted the final Linky, so I figure it's a pass!

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Last year, in November at the Glenrose Retreat, Chookyblue gifted us all some sashiko panels.

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.

I am disappointed it is so puckered...but . . .
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.