Saturday, January 7, 2012

HANKERING

That's right hankering. I got a hankering to do some free motion quiting.

As usual, true to form, I had other things that needed to be done but I veered off course again.



I remembered that I had sandwiched a quilt a good while back. I am blushing at the fact that it was so far back I can't remember and and...and...I haven't quilted it yet.

I definitely need more practice but boy is this fun!! I will show you the front when I am finished.

I am so excited, I feel like that little puppy when he sees his master and wets himself. I will have three sons home this week-end. One son will stay for almost a week...... I think some depends are in order.....HA!!!!

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32 comments:

  1. Wacky WomanJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Excellent. SewCalGal is having a Free-Motion Quilt challenge going on. I need to try to fit some in this weekend.

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  2. JocelynJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Your free motion quilting is beautiful!! Keep practicing ;-)

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  3. Kelli Fannin QuiltsJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    haha~I hope this finds you nice and dry. ;o) Enjoy your time with your sons, and what GREAT FMQ'ing you are doing. Can't wait to see the finished product. Happy weekend to you!

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  4. MyCretanlifeJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    It is looking good. Enjoy you play.

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  5. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJanuary 7, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Fabulous free motion quilting Barb! Have an awesome weekend with your sons and stay dry, heehee!! xo

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  6. QuiltSueJanuary 7, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Your quilting looks great. Have fun with your sons too.

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  7. Vicki ♥January 7, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Oh you do make me laugh Barb hehehehe.....Lurve your FMQ too....it is fun :) I can just imagine how excited you are at your boys coming home too. hugs Vicki x

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  8. cottonreelJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    I'm trying to work up enthusiasm to put my Birdie sts, quilt on my frame but the frame is set up in the garage and it's a cold day

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  9. JustCindyJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I think it looks great! Enjoy those boys of yours.

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  10. ShirleyJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Looking good! Freehand or with a patern drawn at the top?

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  11. CrispyJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Giving in to the "hankers" is good. I'm pretty sure the boys will keep you hopping while they are home :0)

    Crispy

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  12. Teresa in Music CityJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Lovely! I'm planning some FMQ practice this weekend too. Doing the FMQ Challenge so I need to get busy!!!!

    Enjoy those boys!

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  13. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)January 7, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Enjoy your house full!

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  14. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    as a beginner FMQer, I am studying your picture!! Can you tell me, do you stop and start each pattern set or is it continuous? It looks great!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    The free motion is beautiful. Have a fun time with your boys!

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  16. PokeyJanuary 7, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Your stitches are really nice, Barb. Enjoy the family time!
    :-}pokey

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  17. ktquiltsJanuary 7, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Inspiring FMQ! Boy, Barb, I am wowed! I signed up for an FMQ Challenge. I think I will get right on that after seeing your beautiful quilting!

    Thanks!

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  18. Needled MomJanuary 7, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    You're too funny! Have a fabulous time visiting with the boys.

    Love the FMQ!!!!

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  19. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonJanuary 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Ohhhh you do beautiful FMQ girl. Ok...now you've inspired me...I promise before the weekend ends...I'll have done some FMQ and I have my practice sandwiches all ready to go too.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  20. ElizabethJanuary 7, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Oh! Beautiful quilting! You do such a nice job!

    I am trying to stay focused and get a few things finished, but I might get sidetracked too, because FMQ is just so much fun.

    Nicely done!

    xo -E

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  21. ~Laurie~January 7, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Enjoy the boys!!

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  22. sandraJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Barb I keep trying to machine quilt but I just get over whelmed. I can do small things like place mats and runners but when it comes to quilts I just can't cope. Any advice? I also have joined FMQ Challenge but it just doesn't prepare me for large quilts. What size needle do you use, and what type batting? Anyway yours is lovely and I am just envious . Blessings

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  23. West Michigan QuilterJanuary 7, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I love how round your loops are. Mine are always jerky. Great job!

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  24. Gene BlackJanuary 7, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Wow your FMQ is looking really good. I am impressed!

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  25. JudiJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    I looks great Barb! Way to go! I know about that have to, need to - want to thing. I have a hard time doing what I need to do.....

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  26. BarbJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Nice stitching - enjoy the boys!

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  27. SewCalGalJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Wow. What a beautiful FMQ design. Great job Barb. I'm going to give this a try. Love it.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  28. suemacJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I am going to make my first quilt sandwich and get going on the heart leaves for the FMQ Challenge. It looks like fun.

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  29. AnnieJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Pretty design...anxious to see the quilt front that it is all for!

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  30. The Artful DivaJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    If that's the back of your quilt, the front will be award winning ;-)

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  31. QuiltNut CreationsJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    very pretty Barb, can't wait to see the front.

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  32. andsewonJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Lovely quilting! Me thinks you may need to come down here and practice on some tops! haha! Enjoy your boys!
    Hugs,
    Lola

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