It all started with this: a piece of Kona cotton, some fusible batting and a few Aurifil spools.
I started quilting and …
…ended up with this 12” x 15” piece.
Looking even better after washing!
I used Aurifil 50 wt for this little sample. I did not want to use heavier thread, as there is a lot of backtracking and stitching on top of other stitches.
This stitching will put your sewing machine+thread team to the test! My thread did not break at least once!
I used the same Aurifil 50wt in the bobbin – using the same weight and same quality thread in the needle and in the bobbin helps achieving a good stitching, making free motion quilting easier.
In my first years of quilting, thread that keeps breaking was a constant nightmare to me. When the sewing machine works wonderfully with your chosen thread, you can free motion quilt anything you want!
In case you are wondering: no, I did not change the thread after each “dandelion”. I sewed a few with one color, then changed the color and sewed a few again and so on until I covered the entire surface.
Too beautiful not to use it! So I added a lining and a zipper…
… and in 10 minutes I turned it into a pouch.
Wouldn’t it be great to carry your thread in such a pouch, to your next meeting with your quilting friends? Or maybe sew one for one of your busy friends?
Happy sewing!
Pouch pattern used: Little Wonders (this pattern it’s so versatile, I hardly can use another one!!).
Other bag and pouch patterns here.
Hola, realmente preciosa idea y gracias por compartir!!
Magdalena
México
So truly magnificent, you and how you do your fabric is amazing!!
great idea! thanks!
That is really inspiring and beautiful. Thank you.
that’s beautiful Geta, absolutely makes me want to get to my machine and make one for myself.
I have admired your quilting from the first time I saw it, you have such amazing talent.
Geta…For years I have had such respect and admiration for you. You never cease to amaze me. With fond regard, Ginger
As usual everything you do is not only pretty but perfectly done. Thank you so much for showing, offering your knowledge.
That is stunning. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Wow, beautiful, your work is so magnificent.
Thank you all for the kind comments; so happy that this little piece is inspiring you to sew!
You never cease to amaze me Geta. Thanks for sharing x
Marvelous, simply marvelous! 🙂
Oh wow, this is just beautiful. You never cease to amaze me. Your quilting skills and designs are admirable. I love everything you show us. Well done.
Absolutely adorable and so creative. Can’t express my admiration enough.
Beautiful!
love what you have done. I really do need to try this. Thanks again.
I am so inspired by this…simply exquisite!!
Thank you Greta for sharing your expert talents with us. Everything you make is beautiful and a joy to behold.
Barbara
Draga Geta,astazi am intrat in lumea quilturilor tale si sunt intr-o continua minunare.Studiez quilting-ul de vreo 3 ani (tot felul de bloguri si tutoriale) si am devenit dependenta.Este o lume atit de minunata si versatila…..daca ai imaginatie si rabdare rezultatele sunt minunate.Ca ale tale!Te felicit si imi doresc sa pornesc pe urmele tale. Multumesc ,Gianina
PS.Cum am ajuns la tine? Cautind ce inseamna trapunto quilt!
Geta, you are such a master of this art. Absolutely beautiful!!!!!! I love seeing your work.
I’m always in awe and inspired by your creativity and desire to share. Thank you 🙂