Free Motion Challenge - So Far

The free motion challenge has been a lot of fun.  First there was meandering.  I didn't think I'd enjoy meandering.  Now with a bit more practice it's kinda fun.

We've done Dot to Dot quilting.  I didn't do that practice, although when you see what I have done in the past, you'll know that I really need to spend more time at it!

 Both of these quilts are from a hearts2hands virtual retreat where we played with the L Block and different ways to put the blocks together.   On one of them I also practiced a grid pattern using ruler work.

Angela had us using an all over leaf design.   You know I had fun with this.  My go to is leaves.  It all started out trying to quilt continuous line hearts.  But the hearts never looked like hearts.  So I went with leaves.  No one ever expects them to look all the same. I've had hours of practice both on a DSM and on the Bailey with frame.

 I still have to try out the serpentine, which is this weeks design.  And get better at curves.   One of these days I'll get a photo up of the practice curves.  The air was blue with my first attempt.  But looking back at the sample now, I think that if an entire quilt was done with these curves, it would be okay.  Depending on the thread choice of course.

On a side note:   I pulled out the Phoenix kit that DH gave me a few years ago.  I'm very confused with the instructions.  But it's not that the instructions are not really good.  I'm sure they are.  It's just my mind set.  I'll get it figured out.  What has me confused is that the pieces are to be fussy cut from one piece of fabric.  But there is also some piecing before some of the cuts.  Because of my blurry eye, I'm not able to concentrate for any length of time to figure out the instructions.   Hopefully when my eye heals things will become "clearer"  (sorry about the pun).  Here's one of the fabric panels (there are four in the kit).

If I make a mistake in the cutting...there is no extra fabric.  Not even on the designer's web site. 

The Dragon Fly Quilt Is Finished!

Finally finished the binding on the Dragon Fly wall hanging.  There is still the mitered corners to stitch down.   And once the decision is made on where to hang the quilt, the sleeve will have to be added.  But the hard part is done.  I know where the mistakes are.  But hopefully one will have to get up very close to notice them!

Before I show a photo of the wall hanging, I have to mention the Virtual Retreat we had with the hearts2hands Yahoo group on Saturday.  A one day event, with lots of emails back and forth.  Virtual meals and desserts were enjoyed (best way to stick to a diet).  Along with quilt block bingo and a mystery quilt for those who wanted to play along.  A big thanks to Karen for doing this for the group!

Here's the top that I made following Karen's instructions:

A Sudoku Puzzle quilt!  What a great way to use up some novelty fabric FQ's that I have.  I'm thinking the next one will be a Yogi Bear quilt.

And now for the Dragon Fly Wall Hanging:

I don't think there is a right side up.  So we'll check out the different ways it hang on the wall.  Yes, there are a few tucks and puckers on it.  But I'm still happy with the quilt.