Sunday, November 17, 2013

Quilt is done!! Now on deck, Sewaholic...

 
I finished quilting the 'Couch Cuddling Farm Quilt' for my son and DIL, who next year will be moving to a 25 acre farm in NC.
 
My sewing machine will sew through 8-10 layers of denim like butter, but quilting, it does not like to do!!  I am a novice at quilting, so between the machine not wanting to stipple quilt and my newness to it, made for a long process!  I am very happy with the end result, and very happy it is done.  This was the biggest job on my 2013 Christmas list.
 
 

I love the back, one lonely wandering cow.

 

 
I had envisioned a lovely hand embroidered label, but after the M for Merry, I realized, I can not embroider.  CAN NOT.  The thread knotted endlessly and the result was sad.  So instead I freehanded script on my machine.  It is not perfect, but it is the best I could do!!

 
And now.... a little something for ME!!  I have been tempted by the Minoru for quite some time, and with all of the recent makes, I just could no longer justify not having one!!  "Notes From a Mad Housewife" made an awesome jacket.. notesfromamadhousewife.  I love her version.  Love the addition of the chest zipper pocket and I am definitely going to try her method of the 3 piece hood.  It fits her so nicely.  Definitely copying those front pockets!!  So I bought some beautiful denim, looks like a Monet watercolor.

 
I also dove in and bought the Sewaholic Renfrew.  I have tried tweaking my own Tshirt pattern to copy hers, but the fit was always, just almost.... So, I figured if I start with her pattern, my odds are so much better!!  I have two beautiful knits in line for that one.  It will probably be first, as I need something quick and satisfying. 


Stay Happy
Keep Sewing
and if you can't sew
Enjoy doing what you can!
 
and for a little Grandma eye candy...
 Look who's walking..
 
 

 

3 comments:

  1. Beautiful quilt! The like cow and embroidery are sweet touches.

    I love the many versions that have cropped up of that jacket. Have fun sewing it!!

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  2. Beautiful quilt. Love the lone cow on the back and your machine embroidered message. I'm sure this will be a gift that will be treasured. I think you will love the Sewaholic Renfrew. I have had great success with it.

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