I watched a couple of youtube videos on how to stipple quilt, had a quick practice, put some music on...and plunged right in. Here`s the result.
Is the stitching of a consistent length? No, not really.
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| The back |
but for a first attempt I `m happy enough. What would I do next time?
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| The front |
So with the quilt ready for binding, I`m delighted to be linking up with W.i.P Wednesday - thanks as ever to Lee for hosting. Have a peak and see what much more talented people are doing and no doubt see some proper stipple quilting!
31 comments:
You are a complete marvel! If this had been my first time stippling I would now be on the floor in tears and there wouldn't be anything to show to the public eye, that's for sure. Very impressive!
It looks great to m, congratulations.
Looks great, and you will be amazed at how those little issues all wash away and you will not even see them when the quilt comes out all crinkly from the dryer!
Looks wonderful, well done!
To me it looks wonderful,well done!!
get you! It looks fantastic!! I only did half of mine because suddenly things started to go wrong (I will finish it) yours looks fantastic, well done
You did beautifully - especially for a first try! And Diane is right: a first washing will completely change your perspective :)
One tip: to make stippling or meandering look as organic as possible, I would avoid working in long strips, or in distinct linear segments (I think that's what I'm seeing in some of these shots). Of course, if you want to explore the effect of long strips of FMQed squiggly patterns, that could look very interesting in and of itself! Really, anything goes, which is one of the nice things about experimenting with FMQ.
Have fun!
I know how you feel about FMQ! I find that every time I do it, I get a little big better. :) Also, I laughed at your post title =D
Fab job on your stippling - it looks really great! And we love that song in this house - the kids & I just jumped around the kitchen to 3 straight renditions of it. I'm knackered!
Your stippling looks great! Well done for taking the plunge. I haven't been brave enough to fmq a 'real' project yet :)
Yahoo! Great Job!
Oh well done you!!!!!!
It looks terrific. And now I am singing to song!
You are very brave -- and I think your machine quilting looks GREAT! I would never have guessed it was a first attempt. I'm still afraid to abandon my walking foot and take the FMQ plunge.
the quilting look fabulous!!
Oh that looks fab, WTG! I have that song stuck in my head now too, but it might be better than the Bananas in Pyjamas that Fiona got in there earlier ;o)
You did amazing. For you next quilt I would try loops. They are fun and a great learning experience too!
Oh that is such a great job Annabella - brave to jump in like that.
Not that I know very much but I'd say you done a great job with that, well done!!!!
the quilt is so beautiful annabella. i love the patterns and colours. sigh...adam levine. enjoy your day. xo.
Well done! Looks great. Practice makes perfect! Wanna join a FMQ quiltalong next year? :) will binding be on for tgiffriday? I am hosting this week so join in if you have a finish!
It looks fabulous to me x
I am so impressed!! It looks great and I would never guess that it was your first try!
Beautiful quilting, wait until after you wash it, it will look totally perfect!
Very cool! Congrats - you are ON your way!
Wow, What a beauty!
Good for you! Good for you! This is so exciting :)
I think it looks great! Good for you on jumping in. It's not as scary as you think it will be, huh? Keep it up and you'll be a star that other people look to for advice!
This is beautiful! Your FMQ looks awesome! :)
I'll be singing that song today! It looks great! I think your FMQ is fantastic.
Thanks for linking up @ This Week!
Your FMQ is lovely and so is the quilt!
Beautiful quilt and a wonderful job stipple quilting, I hope you really enjoyed doing it!
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