What better way to spend a wet, cold afternoon than stitching? Julie’s Machine Quilting class ran today, so instead of gently nurturing my children through their last day before school heads back, I packed up my machine and crashed their class. Way better fun.
So whilst they learnt trapunto and machine quilting, I free-motion quilted a long over-due gift. Now, that make’s it sound as though I am accomplished in this technique, and whipped right through it. Er, no. I am just very lucky that the very patient Julie is close by and gently gives me a guiding hand as my lips slowly turn blue. You see, I am a hand-quilter. This is my love.
Unfortunately, this process requires way more time than I usually have, so sometimes a speedier method is necessary. But I do not find this a relaxing process. I am completely rigid, and UNABLE TO BREATH during this process. OR TALK. Yes, that’s right, TALK. Clearly alarming.
However, I am happy to report that the said gift is now quilted and good to bind. So when that is done, I shall show you the finished product. In the meantime, here is my incredibly special sample of Grade 4 stitching. Oh well, we all have to start somewhere!
