A few months ago, when I was stuck in the blues, making a blue quilt and a blue place mat for my friend
(Was it really that long?) yes, it was actually back in June!!
So, as I was saying : a few months ago, when I started to have a monochromatic life, I decided to do a little side project. At that time, I showed you only one little picture of the project.
It didn't show much because I didn't want the recipiant to guess what I was doing. And it worked cause NObody guessed ...
(Will you tell us what it is NOW?) ... what it was!
In that post, I showed
(What are the red pieces for? Is it done?) ... I showed a picture of a cardinal
(Just answer the questions!!!) I just did! I showed a picture of a cardinal because I was sewing a cardinal !!!
Actually two cardinals.
(Oohhhh!) One to give and one to keep. Since Cécile D from
Patchwork Inspiration has so generously helped me, I thought of making a little something to show her my appreciation. Merci Cécile ♥.
(Show more pictures.) I don't have more pictures.
(Why not?) Because ... I didn't take more.
(What was the idea of not taking plenty of pictures BEFORE shipping it half way across the world?) I am SEEEERRIously starting to thing my left brain needs some wine!
(LOL. Yes, please!)
Hers, on the left, is hand quilted. I machine quilted mine since the picture was taken. I FREE MOTION quilted mine!!!
(Oh la! EXCUUUUUSE me!!)
Yea well
, it's quite an accomplishment for me because it was my first time !! Yeah!! I really love the way it turned out! Double yeah!
(yea, yea, blah blah blah!)
I did go a little too far into the bird on few places but still, I am proud of what I did,until I look on the other side.
(Bahhaha! What a mess!) Gee, thanks! But seriously, yes it is. What happen?
(You didn't do it right!) I am asking all the experienced FMQ out there (not talking to YOU!)
What have I done wrong? The tension was good when I sew straight and not so good when I turned. Why? Will it go away once my stitches are more evenly spaced or is it a bigger problem ? Please help!
(Just throw the machine away. Problem solved!) I definitively need better advice than this! Thank you for your input.
Until (
you learned how to machine quilt?) next time ...
(Gosh! I need a glass!) .... sssssMile .... it could be worst!
;^}
P.S. Thank you so much to all of you who left a comment on my last post. I sincerely appreciate your input. I read all comments a few times and took notes. I am very happy with my decision. My plan is to show you which fabric I decided on with a finished project but, don't hold your breath because it might take me fooooorrrrreeeeevvver to get it done lol. :^D
