Wednesday 31 July 2013

Works in progress and a tip

I've been quilting like there's no tomorrow.  I really need to get the baby quilt I'm working on finished.  Not that I'm pushed for time or anything, its just that I am so close to finishing, and it feels like its taking forever.  So every spare moment I have I am quilting.  I started piecing this quilt two months ago, and the quilting just over a month ago.  Yes, I've taken my time only because I feel that if I rush it, I might make mistakes... but I want to get it done now, and soon.  Hopefully next week I'll be able to show a finished quilt.


Another 'new' project I have on the go, is this ripple (chevron) crochet blanket.  I looked up quite a few video tutorials on youtube, but most of them failed.  If you're interested in making this one, HERE is the link. 





I mentioned I have a tip for you, well yesterday afternoon I decided to clean my machingers quilting gloves, but even after soaking and rubbing them for a while the tips were still very dirty, so I used an old toothbrush to get the tips clean.  As you can see its not completely clean, but the results if much better using the toothbrush instead of just rubbing.




Happy quilting.



16 comments:

Amira@littlemushroomcap said...

Your quilting is just amazing!! I am envying the quilts in your header too...
Amira @ http://littlemushroomcap.blogspot.com.au/

Karen M said...

Thanks for the tip on cleaning the Machinger's. Mine are a mess and need to be washed.

Deborah Hamilton said...

Your quilt is beautiful. I really like those little hearts!

Unknown said...

Your quilting is beautiful, and thanks for the tip on the gloves. two minds must be thinking alike because I just washed mine on Monday and was wondering how to get more of the color out then originally came out.....I will try your idea....have a wonderful day.

SIMPLESEW said...

This is so so beautiful, I have to make a baby quilt for my new granddaughter coming in Nov.. I wish I could quilt like you..I might just try a few hearts, You inspire me.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Beautiful quilt and afghan!! Isn't it amazing how many different things we can use toothbrushes for! Thanks for sharing.
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Jane said...

Your quilting is gorgeous!

Hannele said...

Your quilt and quilting on it is sooo beautiful! Have you tried diswasher detergent for cleaning the Maschingers?

Barb Neiwert said...

Your quilting is worth all the time it's taking - beautiful!

Kris said...

Love the quilting. I have tried to clean my gloves too. When I first got them I was using a silver pencil to mark my quilts so the tips are just grunge. I will have to give that a try.

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

What lovely quilting on this quilt.

Little Island Quilting said...

Your quilting is simply stunning.

Becca said...

The quilting on that is wonderful. All the variety and the way the quilting treats the pattern is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Your quilting on the baby quilt is amazing. Love the "swooping" hearts!

Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation said...

I know you're ready to be finished with it, but this quilt is simply amazing. It is no wonder that it's taking you awhile. I think my favorites are the spirals.

Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

Lynette (NZ) said...

Beautiful quilting. I've just had to replace my machingers cos they wore out! :-)

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