Sarah Vedeler is our November FMQ expert at the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge over at Insights from SewCalGal. You can read about Sarah and see some of her beautiful designs and work here.
When I read that we were going to be doing spirals, I didn't know if I should say "Oh yeah!" or "Oh no!". I seem to have lots of trouble with spirals but I'd like to be able to do them.
Well, Sarah gave us sheets to trace - very similar to the way my grandkids learn to write their letters. I know this is a good way to learn but I've never done it with spirals. I have now!
After all of the tracing, it was time to draw our own. So draw I did! The larger the spirals, the harder for me to draw - Sometimes, I think too much about what I'm doing!
Then it was time to sew. Instead of the fat quarter sandwiches that Sarah suggested, I used squares for my motif sampler quilt. I marked squares and began sewing.
A closer view - no where near perfect but at least you can tell they are spirals!
Here are some spirals I tried last January for a Quilt Along with Quokka Quilts.
I might be biased but I think I really am improving!
I have more sheets to trace and practice drawing spirals. It's an activity that I will continue doing - I really do want to improve more!
When I read that we were going to be doing spirals, I didn't know if I should say "Oh yeah!" or "Oh no!". I seem to have lots of trouble with spirals but I'd like to be able to do them.
Well, Sarah gave us sheets to trace - very similar to the way my grandkids learn to write their letters. I know this is a good way to learn but I've never done it with spirals. I have now!
I have more sheets to trace and practice drawing spirals. It's an activity that I will continue doing - I really do want to improve more!
Very much of an improvement! Yay! I did spirals on a QOV quilt last week and it definitely was a challenge! If I allowed my mind to wander at all was a disaster!!! However, I will NOT be deterred!! Am quilting on another QOV and will do the swirl/spiral 'thing' again!!!!! I/WE WILL PREVAIL!!! lol!
ReplyDeleteI figure if I practice long enough, I can do anything! I haven't really practice that much yet, so I know I will get better but I too have to stay tuned in! And my mind loves to wander! Anxious to see your next QOV. ~Jeanne
DeleteDefinitely see some improvement. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I didn't know until last night that November was swirls! They are so pretty but time consuming! Keep at it. You are improving:)
ReplyDeleteOh, yes it is swirls or spirals! Thanks for your confidence - I saw some of your spirals the other day when I was looking at blogs on my phone. They looked awesome! I don't usually leave replies when using my phone - too time consuming! ~Jeanne
DeleteWow Jeanne, I can't believe the improvement you have made! Well done, you are doing great.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun to see the improvement between our work early this year and now! Great job on your spirals. Still in the tracing stage here, have to finish the last of the grandkids' Christmas gift quilts, then can concentrate on stitching this months' spirals as well as catching up on the missed/bonus challenges.
ReplyDeletegreat improvement....all it takes is Practice...unfortunately, lots of it, or if you're having fun, it's great!
ReplyDeleteYou are DEFINITELY improving -- your spirals are so much more even and regular on this month's practice piece. I need to get cracking on this one, myself!
ReplyDeleteDivertirse practicando es fundamental y de repente ¡plof! sale bien. ¡Animo!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It is amazing how much easier it is getting and how I am more relaxed - lots of fun! ~Jeanne
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