Shocker – TWO Finishes!
I have so many projects going at once right now and they all need to be done yesterday! So productivity is high but so is demand. My son, DIL and grandson visited over the weekend and it was absolutely wonderful! I knew there would be some downtime, but I didn’t want to retire to my studio and leave the action. So I embellished a linen top from Target in my downtime:
It’s subtle, and I wanted it to be. I was afraid it would go “happy hands at home” if I had a heavy hand.
I loved having something to do while hanging out with the fam and besides, it’s a great example of beauty in imperfection.
We took a trip out to Lake Folsom to see the super bloom of lupines – WOWSA!!
Absolutely no filters there! I’ve never seen anything like it, not in TX or Colorado; it was amazing, magical!
I have been working on developing new classes. I have at least 4 in mind. It takes a lot to create new curriculum. I do have one new one to add…..may I introduce, The Julianne Pillow, based on a fabulous pillow by my friend and maker, Julianne:
Doesn’t that look like fun! It is!!! The whole idea behind this class is to create a project with fun, non-fussy free motion quilting in a size small enough to complete or almost complete during class (top only).
You start with fabric that has interesting, cut-outable designs that you combine on a pillow top:
By combining and stacking and fusing, you create your top.
Now, even more fun – three levels of completion, depending on your taste and time you want to invest.
Just quilted:
Add some metallic quilting (I know it’s hard to see in the photos):
and/or beads:
And yes, I glued those beads (I am up against a deadline) but you can sew them on if you prefer.
I mean, how can you have any more fun free motion quilting than that! In class I will cover working with metallic threads, sewing on beads by machine, fusing methods, finishing and more.
It’s hard to figure out when it’s “done”!
It just begged for a bias stiped cording insert and I obeyed the call. Seriously, I would NEVER do piping without using Susan Cleveland’s Groovin’ Hot Piping Tool. It makes for perfect cording….
which makes for a super easy and accurate install.
One more detail shot, these sweet little leaves:
I haven’t been able to finish my filming for my on-demand class yet, but I did take a major step yesterday, hiring a photographer to take “lifestyle” shots needed for my class:
We covered a lot of ground and got a ton of great shots; can’t wait to share some of them with you! I hired him through Upwork – I’m a first time user and I am impressed!
Whew – what a week. There’s still lots of catch-up to do.
I’ll be linking up:
I love that pillow! Sign me up.
Oh I love the Julianne Pillow!! Looks like loads of fun. It is wonderful to have a competent photographer to help you out. I am very blessed in that my oldest son Ken and other family members are so helpful in that way, but I would hire someone if I didn’t have that. Have a blessed and happy time as you move forward. Cheers, BJ
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Okey dokey Donna! I plan to offer locally, online and at festivals. It really is fun!
It was so much fun to create Betty Jo! You are SO blessed to have a photographer in the family.
It does take a lot to create new classes! Good for you! that is a really fun project!
I do hope it’s a popular class Angela!
You had a great busy week! That pillow will be a great class! and yay for a lifestyle photog!! Hpw fun!!
Thank you Alycia!
A whimsical take on broderie perse. Lovely. What caught my eye is the loft you achieve. Gives those fmq petals a 3D feel.
Best of luck on rolling out your new class!! It looks like a super sweet project.
Oh thank you! It’s exciting to have a new class.
“Happy Hands at Home?!” You crack me up. No “Becky-Home-Ecky” for me over here, either! When you post pictures of California it is just SO beautiful — you know you are just encouraging MORE people to move their with that gorgeous sea of lupines splashed all over the Internet, don’t you??
…By the way, did I read correctly in the guild newsletter that you’re teaching a virtual free motion quilting workshop for MY guild, the Charlotte Quilter’s Guild, soon?! How exciting! :-). But it would be even more exciting if you were coming to Charlotte in person.
Becky-Home-Ecky – now that’s a new one on me! And YES!!! I’ll be visiting your guild. I’m excited!
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! Love it so much! The birds are so cute and so YOU!
Thank you Julianne! I love this idea and it is so much fun. I am not so hot at creating projects.