which turned into this...
It was a bit of a sampler cushion as I experimented with lots of new things:
~ It is my first go at String Piecing (the roof)
~ The first cushion that I have sewn on my machine
~ My first attempt at raw edge machine applique
~ My first attempt at Straight Line Quilting
~ And...My first go at Hand Quilting!
Phew! I should make cushions more often.
As we are on the topic of firsts, maybe I should write my first tutorial for this cushion?
Hope you have a wonderful weekend and if you are in Melbourne hope you stay warm as it is supposed to be a very cold weekend!
Miranda & Charlie
EDIT: It is Fabric Tuesday today (8/9/10) at Quiltstory so head on over and check out all the wonderful fabric creations!
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I can't believe that is some many firsts, it looks amazing. Well Done
ReplyDeleteMiranda, it's lovely! Well done on tackling so many firsts. Did you enjoy the hand quilting? Well done!
ReplyDeleteThankyou! I was terrified by the thought of handquilting but I have realised that it is not quite as scary as I thought. I really enjoyed it and I love the look of hand quilting. I am hoping to use it on my Just Dreaming Summer quilt!
ReplyDeleteHeh sugar, this is very good..hand quilting is a novelty when you are young enough to do it..always looks sew much better...I still hand quilt...great project..
ReplyDeleteblessings madame samm
Your house block turned out darling! I may have to use it as inspiration for this month :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up! We'll see you next week :)
Oh and we're following :)
ReplyDeleteLovely finish, congrats.Hugs from France.
ReplyDeleteOh definitely write a tutorial!! I haven't tried string piecing yet, and I love the string roof.
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