Progress! Borders on and quilting has just begun⦠I am loving it. I found the border fabric and it started the ball rolling. Marti Mitchellâs Not So Giant Dahlia. Lots of learning and experimenting with new techniques and a bit of dusting off my old quilting skills. #batikquilt #quilting
Time to think about borders⦠up until now this is all batiks ⦠I have a lovely non batik that I am considering for a border, but is that breaking a cardinal rule, hmmm, may just do it anyway⦠the quilt wants what the quilt wants⦠lol #quilt #batikquilt #dahliaquilt
My second Dahlia medallion. The color placement was inspired by Dahlia Dazzle made by Marilyn Giblin. Loving the challenge and exploration into such a wonderful quilt pattern. All done in batiks. #quilting #sewing #batikquilt
Self care! I am still not a fan of batch sewing BUT 6 pairs of leggings for myself. As of today I am getting rid of all my remaining ready to wear leggings. Just no comparison. Comfort contour waistband and no side seams all for under 1.5 yards of Amandaâs Bundles peached performance per pair. I am trying some mid weight for the first time but will probably stick with the regular slightly thicker peached performance. It is 87% polyester and 13% spandex. Breathable, moisture wicking and so comfortable. I live in these for 3 out of the 4 seasons. These are made using Apostrophe Patterns My Fit Leggings pattern generator. Sewn on serger and coverstitch machines. Added a little contrasting knit tag on inside to avoid the embarrassment of discovering my leggings are on inside out mid morning. Lol.
Finished quilt photo⦠the sun finally cooperated! Donât you just love a scrappy quilt. I used batik fat quarters and it was pretty efficient. I have some leftovers which will seed a future project. #scrapquilts #batikquilt
My very first attempt at a Dahlia quilt pattern. I bought these templates 12 years ago, and held on to them even after giving up quilting for 10 years. By Marti Mitchell, the ânot so Giant Dahliaâ templates. Used batiks, color choices could be improved. Starching the fabric made piecing much easier. But overall, excited to keep trying. #dahliaquilt #scrappyquilt #punkfrockers #sewover50february
Itâs finished. 92×109 quilt. Batik fat quarters. Warm n Natural cotton batting. 40 wt Floriana thread in bobbin. Fantastico 40 wt variegated polyester thread from Superior Thread in the top. Top stitch needle size 90. Quilted in diagonal half inch grid. Walking foot on Bernina 770 QE. Kona cotton for binding. Unknown 108â wide cotton backing. Love it! Already prepping my next quilt. I am hooked. #batikquilts #scrapquilts
Finished machine quilting!!! 92×109 with 1/2 inch grid. That is a lot of quilting. Already half a million stitches on my ânewâ sewing machine. Now just need a binding and a label. Cannot wait to finish this one up. #batikquilt #scrapquilts
Feels good ⦠grateful for the freedom of choice.
First round of quilting done, basting thread has been removed. Progress is being made! It is going to be a joy to curl up underâ¦especially with these Arctic temperatures we are having lately. Stay warm all!
