Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Walk the Line

 It took a while to get up the nerve to start quilting the Welcome Quilt. Even though I was doing something simple with the walking foot, I knew I could still goof it up.



 Before I even got started I had a success is this new-to-me fusible batting. I saw it on The Midnight Quilt Show and it makes a huge difference in dealing with puckers on the back. It sticks it all down good and tight. Much better than spray adhesive.



 I practiced on these little quilt sandwiches before starting in on the real thing.



Even so, I couldn't sew a straight line with the walking foot to save my life. It was nice having the extra space to maneuver on the Juki but as far as the product goes-it's me, not the machine that is having the issues.

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8 comments:

  1. BetsyJuly 11, 2017 at 12:26 AM

    That is an absolutely stunning quilt. I'll bet your straight lines are straighter than my straight lines!! Ha!
    Blessings, Betsy

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  2. AnonymousJuly 11, 2017 at 12:37 AM

    No fun when it doesn't go as you'd like. Hope that a little practice makes perfect.

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  3. Delighted HandsJuly 11, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    Well, once it is thrown in the washer and dryer, it will matter little that your lines aren't perfect. You are too hard on yourself!
    It is a beautiful quilt!

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  4. VeraJuly 11, 2017 at 7:36 AM

    That quilt is so beautiful! Good luck with your Juki -- you'll get the hang of it.

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  5. WanderingcatstudioJuly 11, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Something handmade doesn't need to be perfect - it's imperfections are what makes it beautiful. Let go and have fun!

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  6. The Well Fed WheelJuly 11, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    Gorgeous quilt!! The lines on those little practice sandwich squares look pretty darn straight to me.

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  7. kathy bJuly 11, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    But the pinwheels are beyond Super Duper. I love them

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  8. Caffeine GirlJuly 11, 2017 at 5:11 PM

    I haven't tried a walking foot yet, but I'd like to. Practicing is such a good idea, but I'm usually too impatient.

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