Friday, March 8, 2013

FMQ Friday

Unfortunately, sewing and blogging have had to take a back seat lately. My job has been a bit hectic, three new (major) software programs to learn. Now, I will say that the new software is amazing and definitely needed, it has been a bit overwhelming to get them all at once. So I apologize to all that have commented that I have not answered - I have read every comment - Thank you. Anyway, enough whining, on to the quilting!

Last night was the first time I got to try out my newly serviced machine, Miss Frances (Pfaff QE 4.0). She is SEW much better! Not a skipped stitch or shredded/broken thread!

 I even tried to push it, filling the space by stitching backwards - kind of like Leah did in the video. Normally, that would have shredded my thread in a heartbeat.
 I really like how the stacked flame stitch turned out.
I also filled one of the "rays" with sharp stipple.

I will say that I'm in awe of Leah Day for stitching on such a tiny scale, really pretty amazing to make it look as good as she does. Oh well, now that Miss Frances doesn't seem to be fighting me, maybe I will practice a little more!

Linking up with Leah Day for FMQ Fridays at the Free Motion Quilting Project!

Free Motion Quilting Friday

Color Me Quilty!

Pat

9 comments:

  1. Your quilting just amazes me, Pat! This is going to be a great quilt!

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  2. Love the flames, Pat!!! :) Don't feel as if you need to reply to every comment, we know you see them!!!

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  3. I love the quilting texture on this so far. Nice job!

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  4. The stacked flame design looks fantastic! I will have to try that one.

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  5. Maybe Miss Frances has learned she needs to step up or you'll keep prince charming - was it prince Charles? ! Your lettering is looking great :)

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  6. Looks amazing! I regret that I have not had a chance to buy thread to carry on with my goddess, I have to make time for it this coming week! Great job!

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  7. Glad your machine issues have been corrected! Awesome quilting!

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  8. Looks great! Your stacked flames are very nice.

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  9. Hi,
    I have a Pfaff QE 4 also, I was wondering what thread you use with yours for free motion quilting. Thanks!

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