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Saturday, April 28, 2012

April FMQ Challenge

This month we were shown Don Linn's method of transferring quilt designs to fabric that I found unique and helpful.  At first I thought it seemed like alot of work, but when I utilized the method I found that it is easy.  I like it very much.  You can get the how-to here:  http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-2012-fmq-challenge-tutorial-by.html

We used tulle and a permanent marker to copy the design and then transfer it to the fabric.



The nice thing is that the tulle can be saved and used again. 
Now, when I did the sewing on this beautiful design, things didn't go as nicely.
I'm beginning to wonder if I'll ever get good at this.  One of the problems I have is that when I'm sewing forward or towards me I can see and follow the lines easily, but when I sew away from me or sideways, I can't seem to follow the lines. 

I won a fat quarter bundle during SewCalGal's Golden Quilter Awards event.  http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/   It is the first bundle I've ever had and boy, do I love it.  It's a Darlene Zimmerman's Sweet Pickins bundle from Robert Kaufman fabrics.  It's very much 1930's type fabric.  Jackie of Canton Village Quilt Works donated the bundle.  http://www.cvquiltworks.com Thank you to Jackie and to SewCalGal. 


I have more quilts from MQX East to show.  I was so happy to see this booth.  I have the fabric to make a QOV for a family member and I hope to get it done soon.  I have SewCalGal to thank for introducing me to this organization because of her event last year. 





God Bless You.

3 comments:

  1. Great job! Looks like you already know how to quilt.

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  2. I am so behind on the FMQ challenge but will have to get over there....I love yours!

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  3. Just want you to know I look and am still here ... Beautiful post dear friend........... x x x

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