A big focus of my week was pin basting
and quilting
Stars on Autumn Lane.
(from Carole's Autumn Jubilee QAL)
But I just couldn't stop there! Since the larger table topper quilt will be a birthday gift for a friend, I still wanted to make something for my own table out of this pretty fabric. So I took some of the leftover scraps and stitched up a few blocks. Pinwheels, four patches, scrappy patchwork, just playing.
I decided to try a new quilting design that I saw in Jacquie Gering's Walk, called a curved cross hatch, and look - !!!
Love it! I really enjoy trying designs like this on a small scale.
Meanwhile, Stars on Autumn Lane is quilted, trimmed, and the machine-stitched step of the binding is done, so finishing the hand stitching on the binding will be happening here today. Always my favorite part!
Sharing at Quilting is More Fun than Housework for Oh Scrap!
and Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching.
I took a two day walking foot quilting class with Jacqui...so inspiring! I love how you quilted your topper. Have a relaxing time with your binding today.
ReplyDeletethat quilting design is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your two for one finishes. The quilting on your mini topper turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI love that curved cross hatch - I have several of Jackie's classes and need to watch again really
ReplyDeleteThat curved quilting is fabulous! What a very cool design. I love your little table topper and especially because you just wanted to play! Very successful!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, looking great!! Thanks for quilting along with Stars on Autumn Lane!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful - very autumnal. And that wavy cross hatch quilting is wonderful too. Not sure that I'd be brave enough to try it...
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty! Great colors! I love the classes that Jackie offers on craftsy. She has made machine quilting doable for me.
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty fabrics and beautiful quilting, Diann. I am so impressed with your lovely work!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilting job!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your binding today... that's my favourite part!
I'm glad that you took the time to make a little something for yourself (along with the table topper to gift.) Awesome job on that quilting design, Diann!!
ReplyDeleteWaving cross-hatch is a very interesting quilting pattern. I love it. I will use it on something too. You did a great job. Enjoy the slow stitching. ;^)
ReplyDeleteI really like that curvy cross hatch. I'll have to check that out.
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I like the quilting pattern, too, but I LOVE your little improv table topper. Sweet and perfect!! I have lots of autumn runners but need to get in gear and get some Christmas and/or winter ones made!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table mat. I love that little angel. I have 4 of them myself, but not a Thanksgiving one.
ReplyDeleteI love that quilting! I'll have to give that a try soon. I've been thinking of taking one of her classes or buying the book, since I do like using the walking foot. (I feel like I've had a lot more success with it than with FMQ...)
ReplyDeleteThat quilting looks amazing. Definitely worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteOh the curved cross-hatch is really fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou performed the curved crosshatching beautifully, so fun to just whip up a new topper so quickly isn't it!
ReplyDeleteLove that curved crosshatching. I've had my eye on that book! And what a nice fall table topper. Maybe I should make some - it might make me keep my dining room table cleared off.
ReplyDeleteWow-love that curved quilting! It looks hard to do. These mini quilts are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out great. I bought that book and haven't had time to look at it. I think it's time to bust it open!
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