Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Phew ! Well done, once they are done the best bit starts, putting them all together! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Just a quick update - all cut out so now the fun begins. I decided to start on the edging squares which are 'square within a square' as they are straight forward. I am not sure I will do them all (52 squares) before attempting a big square, but I thought it would be a good practice, before the more complex squares get started. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Chicken. Only joking I'd do that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Chicken. Only joking I'd do that as well. ... well we all have to start somewhere I have done a few more squares - I remembered to turn the auto thing on my sewing machine on so it does either end & cutting thread for me. My machine is so cleaver - it has a piecing stitch - in fact 2 either 1/4" left or right of foot, so you just keep fabric in line with the foot. It has an auto back stitch and cut for the end of sewing. So far (I am only doing squares) all is going well - all I need to do is line it up and press go and at the other end press one button and it back stiches backwards three times, then cuts the thread. When I got this fancy machine I couldn't see I would use the features, so it is good using some - I thought I would always use the 'optional' foot control pedal, but now I am quite happy with the speed control and press button operation on the machine - I don't think I have used the foot pedal for a year at least. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Wow that sounds an impressive sewing machine Tracey - what make and model is it? I have a 30 year old Singer that was my mums. I like reading about your progress with your quilt, have you any pics of your squares for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Now we know your sewing machine is doing it all for you we're not so impressed. I thought mine was clever having a needle threader now I see they all have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 I am ignoring your remarks - clearly my sewing machine needs the material pointed in the right direction, it isn't an automatic quilt maker (yet!) I will upload photos of edging squares - I have completed 16 out of 52 - I think I might do a big square next. The machine isn't sold as a quilting machine, but it is a dual sewing machine and embroidery machine and you can put cards in it for different designs, not that I have used that function much. So with the auto thing on I press go and it does three holding sitches then starts going forward to sew, when I want to stop I press the reverse button and it does three stiches on the spot, lifts the needle and cuts the thread. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Go girl only another 3,333 pieces to go. Behind every quilter is a big bag of fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 I have completed one of the big squares - all went well. Here are photos of my 16 edging squares and the big square - the big one is 13" square - you do not get the scale from the pic. The big square: http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2369.jpg The smaller squares: http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2367.jpg ...and closer up: http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2368.jpg The smaller ones all have the same triangles, though some of the dusky pink ones have more flowers, the squares in the middle are really very varied, it is just I am working down the pile, so you can see only two materials here, plenty of more in different fabrics still to do. What do you think? Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 WOW!!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 So Beautiful. Well done and neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks, but I think getting one square looking good is fine - it is when I try and match up 4 corners that it will get trickier, but little at a time I hope I get there. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wow, they are so neat and precise! It puts my work to shame - well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wow! They're looking great Tracey - they look really accurate Well Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wow! You have a really talented sewing machine there, doing all that for you, well done Sewing Machine! And well done you! Can't imagine ever doing something so intricate myself, I'm in awe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 It's coming on really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Sadly no more done since then . We spent a day picking and freezing a plastic storage box full of gooseberries, plus red currants and white currants on the allotment and then I have been out in the garden as I bravely put the two lots of chickens in together last night, so they needed extra supervision. Hopefully I will get back to it in the week. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 That looks great and os neat too. My mum has made several patchwork quilts over the past 20 odd years, all by hand cutting our pieces using a template. They are lovely but a real labour of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Just to say it is going slow - two busy weekends, but OH and DD are away 4th July weekend so I plan a full two days working on this, with no disturbance! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 wow its looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 I did say I would have more time to get on with it this weekend and I have! I have now completed all 56 edging squares plus I am up to 3 out of 25 of the big squares - I shall continue doing more of these today and try and add some photos later. After today there will be no progress for a while - busy week at work and off to India with work in a week's time. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 You're going great guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 2 more big squares today, so that is 5/25 done! Machine now all packed away for the next couple of weeks though. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 No piccies Tracy? Brilliant progress though! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 I know you need pictures, but I have now completed 10 of the 25 big squares (2 out of 5 rows) and I have sewn them all together and even did the tricky 8 star points to all match - so I am very impressed with it so far. I know I can only work on it when I have time to concentrate - it is not a job for when you are tired. Will try to do a photo tomorrow. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
