Happy Friday my friends. I have something new to show! I made a couple placemats with southwest fabric because I couldn't stand putting dishes right on the new table, LOL. Oh the joys of being a quilter and able to whip up something when needed.
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It's very rare that I used my domestic sewing machine to quilt anything, even small things. However that is what I had available to me, I used the walking foot on my Janome Skyline 7 and it did a fantastic job and pretty quickly too. First I followed lines in the fabric design vertically and horizontal. After that was done I discovered I wanted more quilting so I went in between those lines.
Hobbs 80/20 batting is what I used to sandwich the southwest fabric and orange backing.
Someday I will make 2 more so when we have company over we have a matched set. And just perhaps there will be a small runner for the middle of the table;)
And so I am prepared for Slow Stitching Sunday, I have still been working on knitting slippers. Three more pair have crossed the finish line for a total of six pair in the last 45 days. This weekend I hope to finish another orange pair.
That fabric is gorgeous! You did a really nice job with the placemats, they look nice and flat. Those are really cute.
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Hi Vicki! Oooh, love that fabric. It looks very fetching on your dark table. And I adore straight line quilting. It looks crisp and perfect for this application. Good job! {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric to let it do the hard work for you,. quilting a grid to fmq is always helpful. Your little slippers are so sweet. I have the pattern and still havent tried to make one.
ReplyDeleteGreat placemats! I'm with you--I rarely use my regular machine for quilting, but I can do it when necessary. Cute slippers, just like my grandma used to make for all of us grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric in your placemats. Perfect for where you are and the colors go nice with the new table. The slippers are so pretty in those yarns. You must have quite a collection of them by now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful placemats and you did a great job on the quilting. I love straight line quilting.
ReplyDeleteI have some of that fabric! We tend to get so complicated with our sewing--of course a placemat can be made from one lively print -- as your project shows so nicely.
ReplyDeleteThose slippers colour coordinate with your placemats quite well! Pretty placemats with great quilting. Gail at the Cozy Quilter
ReplyDeleteWell, aren't those pretty?! Perfect for your table and your surroundings. During the years that my mom had the place in Mesa, we really got into southwestern colors and designs, and I am still drawn to them. You definitely need a matching tablerunner. I think the slippers even go with the color scheme!
ReplyDeleteYes indeedy, one of the joys of being a stitcher/quilter is being able to whip up anything you need. Those placemats are great; fabulous fabric! Cute knitted slippers, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric. Once upon a time my home was southwest inspired decor, how I loved the colors and motifs. Now I am "it's been in the family for ages, years, months" chic. LOL. I am getting ready to pick up the knitting while I read blogs, happy needles!
ReplyDeleteI need to go to some fabric stores around here and find some fabric like that. I need to make some placemats for a related family. The wife is from Albuquerque and I think she would love that fabric.
ReplyDeleteLovely job on the grid quilting on the placemats - they look great!
ReplyDeleteAnd the slippers are sooo cute! I remember having some when I was a kid!
Love these!!! and the booties are so cute
ReplyDeleteYour placemats are so pretty! Kinda cool that your booties are in the same colors!
ReplyDeleteGood looking place mats and slippers! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the placemats....and the booties are adorable. It is funny when we have to go back to the little machine to quilt but you did an excellent job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous placemats. The colors are so warm and pretty. Love those booties! Cute as a button.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty fabric! I love the colors of the southwest, and they look wonderful on your new table. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. It's nine years old! Be sure to enter the giveaway everyone!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty placemats!
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