Wednesday, November 7, 2012

More Little FMQ Quilts


I've said it before and I'll say it again:  I love making these little doll/stroller/play quilts!  It is such a fun way to try out new designs and practice free motion quilting.  And bonus - not only do my daughters (all 3 of them) love playing with the quilts (doll blankets, tablecloths for impromptu tea parties, forts) - they also make great gifts.


This week, I tried something new with this loopy FMQ design.  


And then I used this mini to try a spiral.  I've done this before with a walking foot but this is the first time I tried it with the free motion foot.


As you can see, I definitely need more practice!  


Kelsey Sews

These little quilts were not specifically on my 100 Day Hustle list but I'm amending #4 on my list which was "pouches, journal covers, and other similar items for birthday party gifts" to include little quilts since I plan on making more (you know - for the practice!)

And since it is almost the halfway point for the 100 Day Hustle,  here is my update:

1.  Quilt for my middle daughter - completed (here it is.)
2.  Toy Buckets for my baby's room - done but I haven't blogged about it yet.
3.  Stroller Blanket that attaches to the stroller - done (here it is.)
4.  Birthday party gifts - no pouches or journal covers yet but I'm putting the little quilts above in this category.
5.  Table Runner - no progress.
6.  Sewing Machine - done!!!!!!!!  Just got it today actually - more about that later!
7.  Floor Pillows - I've bought some pillow inserts in various sizes but I haven't made any covers recently.

29 comments:

  1. Cute stuff!! Personally, I like the wonky organic spiral. Call it intentional!!

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  2. Looking great Beth and there's nothing wrong with your spiral :)

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  3. Beth, these are great! I love what you're doing with the FMQ -- especially those adorable loops!

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  4. Love your FMQ! The first quilt is really beautiful!

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  5. Love the mini quilts! And I think your FMQ looks great from here.

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  6. I love working on little projects, so satisfying as they are quicker, and you get to try out techniques, I'm going to have to have to do a few more mini quilts as i really want to try more FMQ but i just don't have the stomach for doing massive projects with it! Ange : )

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  7. The quilts and quilting are beautiful - I love organic/wonky and any imperfections make it all the more special.

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  8. I agree. Say you meant to do it. I love the idea of doing little quilts for this. I want to try to do more exciting quilting than just constantly in the ditch, but after spending hours of time and lots of fabric making a full size quilt I'm scared to ruin it with experimental quilting.
    E

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  9. Oh those are two very sweet quilts and I think you have fmq pretty well nailed.

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  10. Adorable mini quilts! I love the FMQ on the mini that looks like little butterflies flying around. Your spiral FMQ looks really good too! Organic quilting always adds a bit of fun to a project. Good job on making so much progress on your hustle list!

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  11. Very cute! Your loops look great. I think they are a lot of fun. I am working on improving my swirls and spirals as well.

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  12. Such cute quilts!! You're making awesome progress on your list too!!

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  13. These are darling little quilts - once again!

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  14. LOVE!!!! your little quilts! What a way to practice!!

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  15. What cute quilts! And considering the wonky-ness of the second quilt, I think the wonky spiral is appropriate. I wish I had any friends with babies/kid so I could make them cute things!

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  16. Yor are making great progess on your list. Your mini quilts are adorable, great way to practice new techniques. I think your FMQ is perfect!

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  17. The mini quilts are amazing, the top one looks like kites :D

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  18. Making mini quilts to practice fmq is such a great idea! I really love the top one. Looks like butterflies and the loopy quilting design works wonderfully. I can imagine them flying around doing loop de loops.

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  19. What beautiful quilts and such a great way to practice fmq!

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  20. Your free motion looks great! The quilts are lovely.

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  21. oh my goodness i love those butterflies!

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  22. Your little quilts are adorable!!!

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  23. NEW SEWING MACHINE!!!! How freaking exciting! I bet you can't wait to make what few items you have left on your list. Awesome hustle skills. And I love your loopy FMQ - it is whimsical.

    Good luck for the next 50 days!
    kim

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  24. I love your quilts and I love the quilting. I think it adds so much to the quilt.

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  25. Looking good.

    Looks like you're doing well with your hustle list.

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  26. How did I miss these!? Fantastic! Can't wait to hear about your new machine. Did you go with a Juki?

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