As most of you know, I love to free motion quilt using white thread on a colorful background.
Last week, I spent a little time playing…
Challenging myself to use new threads and different fabrics.
This sailboat is small–just 10 inches square.
It was a fun size for experimentation…
Is there a new thread, a new color way or a new technique you’ve been wanting to try?
Give yourself a short “play date”–an hour or two to try something new. Â If the idea works out, it could be the start of a larger project.
Happy stitching,
Lori
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16 comments
Carole
Awesome! I love sailboats, we sailed for years and years, but sold the sailboat when we retired, I miss it tho. So I need to “sail” away on my quilts instead lol Thanks Lori!
Lori Kennedy
Perfect way to personalize your quilts!
Joann Verdeyen
You are quite amazing !!! I think you throw away more ideas then I have-keep on with the great work-you inspire me.
Lori Kennedy
Thanks, Joann!
pamelajeannestudio
This should be framed! I love the waves and I would never have thought to use brown thread, but it works beautifully.
bev
I am looking for a brown thread. What was your color? I liked the light color too.
Jacqueline
Your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing so much with us.
Lynette Caulkins
Oooo – I really like this. 🙂 Makes me want to try one, for sure.
Betty
I love the square spirals as a frame, and the echo lines resembling clouds, the waves at sea, very effective
rosedog
I love this!
Carol Elmer
I look forward everyday to seeing what you have created! Always something to tweak my imagination. Thank you.
rosemarazzle
Rosemary B here:
Very cute,
My parents are from Holland, it would be fun to try something like this in all Delft sort of colors like the tiles.
Well done, Lori
treadlemusic
I can definitely see some possibilities for this one. I have some 10″ precuts in “ocean/water” batiks that will be cut into after the 1st of the year. I think a block like that one would make a great focal block for the lap quilt I have planned. ‘Playtime’ will have to wait a bit, though. (Something to look forward to……) Love the idea of “picture” motifs (akin to embroidery motifs) that are so popular with those who have the computer machines w/ the module. Love fmq!!!!!!!
sillyandrea
I was thinking I’d love to see an example of some of your designs on a full sized quilt, with prints. 🙂
Gorgeous piece above. Even some of the big name quilters shy away from using contrasting threads!
Lori Kennedy
I’ve been thinking about that a lot, Andrea. I think the best way is to get everyone to show THEIR work on Flickr or through Link Ups. I am going to give this a big push in 2015. I think it is the best way to “brainstorm” the ideas…Do YOU have any other suggestions?
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