Yay I can finally reveal what I created for the Essential Quilters Dolls Quilt Swap 2012 (DQS). My partner was
Helen (who also made for me and you can see that beauty
here)
I am very proud of this as I tried new techniques in its creation. I used a Dresden plate template to make the feathers and appliquéd it one. Both things I hadn't done before. Add some raw edge appliqué for the body and head and the top was done.
I waited a while to start to quilt it but I knew what I wanted to do until my machine spat the dummy (it really must go in for a service). Rather than have to keep unpicking I decided to try yet another new technique and hand quilt it. My stitches are not very small (or for that matter very even) but I am really pleased with the results.
The Peacock
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| Front |
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| The back |
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| Close up of the hand quilting |
1 comment:
Ohhh! What a handsome peacock! And good on you for signing up to learn how to become a Life Coach. You will be brilliant.
It sounds like a lot has been happening for you since Blogtoberfest! I just wanted to let you know that I'm hosting another (albeit gentler and more introspective) blog challenge over the month of December called #reverb12. Would be so rapt if you joined us!
There's a little giveaway too. :-)
Details here: http://isawyoudancing.blogspot.com.au/p/reverb12.html
Take care,
Kat xxx
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