The triumphant return of Rosie the Quilter

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Submitted by silverbear on Fri, 04/06/2007 - 3:45pm

After an extended hiatus, I've made a triumphant return to the world of manic quilting. Here's what I've been working on:


An homage to St. Therese de Lisieux, in gratitude for novenas heard and answered.


Spring Tonic.


Gandalf, my wabbit-hunting beast of the moors, inspects Spring Tonic. I've decided to display it on the wall, instead of on my bed, just to be on the safe side.

‹ any quilters out there? The Great Quilt Project Begins ›

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Lynn's picture

very nice!

by Lynn - 04/06/2007 - 4:25pm

I like both of those. How fast? St Therese is one of my favorite saints.

Lynn Siprelle, Editor

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How do you machine quilt

by jennye - 04/06/2007 - 4:46pm

How do you machine quilt like that? Special tools that you use? Would really love to know! I have been unsuccessful when it comes to machine quilting. It never looks as nice as by hand, but hand takes so loooong! Your's looks great, I love the stiple quilting look! Share, please, if you don't mind divulging your secrets.

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Fast when I was actually working

by silverbear - 04/06/2007 - 4:56pm

I made the St Therese top last year, but didn't quilt it until last month. I had cut the central squares and yellow strips of Spring Tonic last year, but didn't get back to it until this week.

I had stopped quilting for a number of reasons - started homeschooling, husband's deteriorating health, couldn't look at fabric without thinking about our lost friend. Now I can't stop quilting. I suppose there are more dangerous vices Laughing out loud

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Machine quilting

by silverbear - 04/06/2007 - 5:04pm

I use a free motion/darning foot with the feed dogs dropped. It takes a bit of practice but it's fun.

Gotta be careful, though. I broke 3 needles and gave myself a nice gouge through the top of my thumb working on Spring Tonic. Note to self: check immunization records for last tetanus shot ...

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