yo-yo close-up ~

 

I wanted to include better photographs of the yo-yos with the stitching.

They are little X's, like kisses.

Towel & WIPs

 

Finally finished that little towel. Now that it is all dressed up it looks nice next to the embroidered Anthropologie towel.

The binding is all stitched to the Rain or Shine quilt. Next the yo-yo's ~ I am stitching them using DMC floss no.8 with a little 'x' at each wedge. And what you may be able to see is my attempt at a stipple free-hand motion quilting. I received encouragement and tips from a member of the San Diego Modern Quilt guild at our last meeting ~ thanks Pam! I will need more practice though. 

In the wings waiting to be quilted is my Avalon, Montana and Modern Workshop quilts ~ plenty of practice.

Best get to finishing Halloween costumes

in progress ~

gathers using zigzag and floss
leftover binding

towel purchased in Kauai

trims Momen+ and Anthropologie

Free-hand motion quilting ~ scary

Hello again! been gone a couple of weeks doing family stuff and now I am back home. We have had a long hot summer then all of a sudden Fall arrived overnight. Black billowy clouds rolled in last night, the air was crisp and the wind blew. It is officially sock wearing weather.

So it is time to tackle a fear of free-hand motion quilting. I know practice makes perfect but I like these quilts so much and I do not want to ruin them with sloppy stitches. I will try a stipple stitch for an all over quilted effect.

While up in Long Beach for a debate tournament, for my girls, I took a quick trip to Momen+ to stock up on trims and fabric. If you are ever in the Torrance area stop by. It is the cutest store with the nicest people. 

So time to get out our jeans, sweatshirts and socks ~ I am so excited ~ and dig out our family's favorite fall and winter recipes.

Happy Fall