Over last weekend I started making the panels for a mini Weekender Bag, using a scaled down Amy Butler pattern.
I bravely/foolishly decided that the QAYG method was going to take too long and so I decided to steel my nerves and do free motion quilting on each panel.
The results of my decision are below.
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| Mini weekender quilting progress |
The stitching is all over the place. Some stitches are too small, some too big and a very few are just fine. I started quilting on the part of the main panel that would be covered by the main pocket. It was a very wise decision as despite my unpicking that part of the panel is not very good. I am really enjoying having a go at the FMQ but I also know that I have a lot to practice and learn.
I have run out of piping cord and herringbone tape so this project has come to a bit of a halt until I get new supplies.
Yesterday I made a zippy pouch for a friend whose birthday it is today. We are going out to be 'ladies who lunch' tomorrow so I will give it to her then. She likes Liberty and especially the colour blue. I like Liberty and linen so I combined the two to make this pouch.
Emboldened by my recent FM writing I added her name on the back and did a little hand stitching with a perle embroidery cotton to emphase the dresden plate on the front and the little square on the reverse side.
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| Liberty pouch |
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| Liberty and linen pouch |
Well, that is my sewing exploits up to date.
Di x
Gorgeous sewing.
ReplyDeleteI love stipple pattern FMQ - looks great from here.
The Liberty pouch is magnificent.
Beautiful pouch and I can not see anything wrong with your fmq stitches!! Keep going - it will be gorgeous once all complete!
ReplyDeleteLove the liberty Dresden. Keep going with the fmq-I have only done it a few times, but practise definitely helps
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pouch, and well done on the weekender progress, it's all about the practise with FMQ so keep going, you'll be surprised by how good it looks once it's all finished! :o)
ReplyDeleteWell done for giving the Fmq a go. It looks grand and you were clever to start where it's least likely seen. Still love those wee fabrics. Hope your friend enjoys her pretty liberty pouch. Good exploits!
ReplyDeleteThat pouch is a cutie! Keep going with the fmq! It will be sooooo worth it in the end! Jxo
ReplyDeleteVery nice pouch, what a lovely friend gift. The panels are looking good!
ReplyDeleteThe Weekender is going to be gorgeous and no-one not even you will be inspecting the stitches once it's done :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, your wee pouch is gorgeous! And, honestly, even you won't notice if your stitches aren't all perfect on your weekender once it's finished. It's gonna be brilliant!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I must ask. How DO you get those awesome little photo mosaics with one big and many little pics?
Wow a Weekender - that's a very ambitious project, and I am even more impressed with your FMQ on it! You are raising your game Di!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the advice on the eyelet/grommet thing, I made sure I practised on a piece of fabric first and boy am I glad I did as I would have totally ruined this name badge at the last hurdle. I am not sure if the eyelets I have bought are just too flimsy so I have ordered some more with washers. If these don't come out perfectly I will be buttonhole stitching a hole instead!
such a sweet pouch. Love the fabric you've chosen for the Weekender, bet the stitching is almost perfect...
ReplyDeleteThe pouch is beautiful! Persevere with the little Weekender xxx
ReplyDeletevery cute makes! I am sure the FMQ will just get better and better!
ReplyDeleteyour bag will be lovely and that pouch is stunning! x
ReplyDeleteyour bag will be lovely and that pouch is stunning! x
ReplyDeleteThe bag is going to be wonderful and I think your FMQ looks just fine from here! Love both sides of the pouch, I hope your friend did, too!
ReplyDeleteThe bag will be great and I love the pouch!
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