Saturday, October 17, 2009

quilt class

Well, I wanted to post about the quilt class I took before I left for vacation, however I just didn't have the time. Getting prepared is so much work, making lists, rechecking, making sure you have remembered everything. Yes, I did remember the sunscreen!

I took a two day class to learn how to do embroidery, something I have wanted to learn for sometime. I was so excited when my local quilt shop offered this class. I loved the pattern when I fist saw it by Crabapple Hill.
I must say I don't know why I was afraid of embroidery, it was easy to learn. Now we only use two stitched for this pattern, but later I'm sure i can learn other fancy stitches in another pattern.




I wanted to use black & creams & whites like the pattern, because I have been collecting black & white fabrics for awhile. I have three blocks made, more to go along with lots of flying geese. Some ladies are using fall colors of oranges, golds, browns, and others are using reds & greens with green embroidery thread, for a Christmas look, & they were so pretty. I might just make another one using different colors too.

Here is some of the stitching up close, I just love the trees & houses. The center panel says, "Over the river & through the woods to Grandmother's house we go." I have that panel finished. I enjoyed doing the needle work so much I couldn't stop & got it done before we left for our trip. The only hard part was trying to keep my kitty off my lap so I could sew.


Now I'm sure you are wondering where we went on our vacation that we would need sunscreen, well we went to Hawaii. I'll post pictures in another post.
I need to go catch up on all your blogs & see what you have been up to

Hugs,
Rebecca

10 comments:

  1. Rebecca, love your choice of fabrics, and the hand embroidery is lovely, you did a great job, and to think its your first, well done!!
    Wendy

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  2. WELCOME BACK, Rebecca! We missed you! This pattern is one that a lot of the ladies in our quilt guild are starting to do. I hear that the trees take quite a bit of time but it sure is beautiful. I've been tempted to give it a try but I have so many projects going right now it will have to wait. Cant wait to see your finished quilt.

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  3. That is something ne and different, Rebecca - must be a lot of fun!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  4. HI Rebecca--Love what you have done on the quilt so far--that is such a beautiful pattern--i did get it and a huge fat quarter bundle to go with it from my local quilt shop a month or so ago--it has the blacks, creams and browns in it--not my normal colors--but I just loved the sample and that is what they used--soooo---they have sold alot of the patterns here==mine will have to wait until after Christmas I fear!!!!! Hugs, Di

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  5. Welcome back Rebecca! I've been wonderful where you went and for how long! Wonderful getaway and oh goodness....fantastic quilt with all that stitchery!!

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  6. Good for you for learning how to do embroidery, Rebecca. It looks so beautiful!
    I recently printed out a new pattern for a purse again, and I'm going to give it a second shot. This new pattern looks quite a bit easier to follow. I have some pretty fabric that I've been dying to use. Wish me luck!
    love and miss you!
    dawn

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  7. Very pretty Rebecca. Which island did you enjoy? Have a wonderful, warm week. TTFN ~Marydon

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  8. This is so pretty! I love the colors you chose. Welcome back too!

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  9. Thank you all for your kind comments, I have having such a good time doing this. Ready for my next one.

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  10. you did a great job, and to think its your first, well done!! Work from home India

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