FMQ and playing, - Sunday 24th March.
I have done some trapunto - and some FMQ over that last week...with many many interuptions.
Its far from perfect but I have really had fun.
I had huge problems with tensions - tried a few different threads
The gold metallic I used around the outer part of the main design - was terrible - I had persevered for over half of the outline, and just had to puddle on. Changed needles - altered tension - all to no avail.
I had huge problems with tensions - tried a few different threads
and many fillers.
The gold metallic I used around the outer part of the main design - was terrible - I had persevered for over half of the outline, and just had to puddle on. Changed needles - altered tension - all to no avail.
Different fillers - some I had done before - some I improvised on.
I was happy with the trapunto, but hated the puffy wadding I used. I will stick to wool... and use the puffy just for the trapunto I think
THe back was not good, but that's OK. This piece is just for me... and it was great to practise.
Thats it for me - work again tomorrow...so I am off to the lane of nod
:)
You have been busy Joan - your trapunto looks so good - and I love that lovely rich colour you are using. Shame about threads playing up - hard when you are partway through something - do I persevere or stop and rip?! Love all those fillers you have used. yum yum
ReplyDeleteWhat a lush and lovely piece! Looking at the photos one would never guess the troubles you had with the threads. I especially love the vase, it looks like Southwestern US or Mexican pottery design.
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeleteLovve it!!!
ReplyDeleteBEautiful piece-your feathers are wonderful! If you had trouble with the metallic, I'll bet it's the thread. I only use Superior and I never have problems. Use a topstitch needle and go a bit slower and I can do anything with it with no trouble. If I use Sulky, agh-it's a mess!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could draw some of your beautiful designs using a pencil, let alone with a sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteCrispy
Joan, this is so gorgeous! You've done such a pretty job. Wonderful mix of fillers around the main design. Gorgeous color, too.
ReplyDeleteChe meraviglia! Io so trapuntare solo a mano e mi incanto davanti alla tua arte!!!Complimenti!
ReplyDeleteAuguri per una serena Santa Pasqua!!
It looks fantastic, your designs are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very, very pretty to look at.
ReplyDeleteNana from Germany
I think its beautiful !!!! so not to be tough on yourself I love it myself
ReplyDelete¡Espectacular!
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