Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Babies Don't Keep Quilt

Well, if you quilters had seen me put this thing together you would have either laughed or cringed --probably cringed. I had all sorts of problems pop up that I didn't know how to solve so I am the queen of camouflage. I surely won't show you the back even thought it does have a fabric backing. I tried to use my new walking foot so the fabric wouldn't move and apparently I don't know how to use that because it wasn't walking. I guess that will be trip to the quilt store for instructions. I had such fun making this though. I did the lettering then printed it on inkjet fabric by Jacquard. This is for daughter, Macaulay.

Calligra-FUN UPDATE!!  I love posting my students Calligra-FUN pieces. This is Jane at Painted Heart Studio and I love it!  Good work, Jane!!

13 comments:

Jane Farr said...

It looks beautiful to me Martha!

Mary said...

Looks beautiful to me too - Macaulay will love it!!

Julie Bagamary said...

Very cute Martha.
The walking foot must attach in 2 places: the regular slot for feet and the prong type thing onto the arm. Scroll down to see photo.
http://www.dognamedbanjo.com/2008/07/23/bernina-440-qe-walking-foot/

Libby Fife said...

It is darling and it looks like it turned out just fine. I wish you could see my first quilt!

Susan said...

It is just wonderful! And being the queen of camoflage is a title to which I aspire.

WingingIt said...

happened upon your blog this morning...how fun is this....i will try anything once as well...cannot wait to try your lettering! thanks so much for sharing!
lorri-marie

Cristi Baxter Clothier said...

Martha, you did a great job on this! Quit being so critical of yourself, lol!

Carol Sloan said...

You know, one of the things that I adore about you is your fearlessness..
you Go Girl!

Teresa aka Tess said...

I love it and I know your daughter will too. Aren't new machines fun to learn? This quote is so special and I love seeing it penned in your hand. The color combination is great too. Well done!!

Kelly Warren said...

very cute! i love the quote too.

Gina Lee Kim said...

I'll have to get this inkjet fabric by Jacquard...your blog is so valuable to me :)

julie king said...

drat modern machinery when it doesn't work the way it is supposed to!! it can be so frustrating. the quilt is adorable and the message sublime.

lori vliegen said...

well, you are definitely the queen of cammoflage because i would never have known that you struggled with this!! you did a great job and it's absolutely darling.....macaul will treasure it!! you go girl!! :)

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