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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Friday Night Sewing

Well here it is Sunday morning already and I haven't reported on my Friday Night Sew In....
We were late getting in that night as there are lots of animals demanding our attention at the moment, but I was finally able to relax......
Coffee or wine -take your pick! All that was missing
was the chocolate!
'Shuffling' away to Split Enz, Phil Collins, Dire Staights and friends :-)

..... and do some sewing.
Got my Christmas stitchery to the quilting stage.
I haven't done much fmq this year so it was fun to play.
4 fingers off cut kitchen gloves make great quilting gloves.
2 for each hand.
Typical night time photo - cant see much, I got half way there
so I was happy.
(If you click on the photo you can see the detail a little better).
You may be able to see I used a green peeper border, just had to be
careful it didn't snag up on my quilting foot!
I usually stitch in front of the TV in the evenings so it was nice to get behind the machine and get a bit further along with this project :-) To those also taking part in FNSI, thank you for your company, and thank you to Wendy of Sugarlane Quilts for hosting us all.
Happy stitching everyone!!
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26 comments:

  1. sunnyJuly 21, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Those stockings are adorable! What is the pattern, please? And thanks for the tip about the rubber gloves. I have quilting gloves, but this sounds much more efficent.

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  2. LesleyJuly 21, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I love this little Christmas project. I wish I was brave enough to try Free motion quilting...yours is fabulous!

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  3. MaureenJuly 21, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful stitching! Just right for this pretty quilt. Wine and music are the way to go when free motion quilting!

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  4. SusanJuly 21, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Lovely quilting, and the peeper border is a very nice touch.

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  5. Emily CJuly 21, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Awesome! Love the stockings and the quilting. Very nice.

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  6. RosieJuly 21, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Lovely work on your Christmas stocking.

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  7. LeeanneJuly 21, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Great stuff! I was using my pink kitchen gloves this morning, but not for quilting, I cleaned the oven!

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  8. FionaJuly 21, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    looks gorgeous... I want to learn those little crescent quilting... love the addition of the little peeper...
    Hugz

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  9. AnnieJuly 21, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Love the works......but LOVE even more your taste in music.....same plays in my home! xoxo

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  10. Lots of Fabric 2July 21, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Awesome love your stocking,have a good day.

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  11. NickyJuly 21, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Love your quilting Raewyn, thanks for the info about the gloves. Hope you're having a lovely Sunday...

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  12. Deb RJuly 21, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    This s a cute xmas pattern and I love your idea for the quilting fingers! I struggle with the cotton gloves too hot!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    wow Raewyn,this is awesome you have done such a wonderful job,well done.xx

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  14. Michelle RidgwayJuly 21, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful project and lovely quilting. Glad you finally got some relaxation time.

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  15. margaretJuly 21, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    very nice new Christmas stocking. Like the idea of the gloves, thinking it might help rulers not slipping too when cutting out patchwork, will buy some and try it out.

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  16. WendyJuly 21, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    This is gorgeous Raewyn, love the design and your quilting. Your will have to explain a little more about which fingers to cut!! :)

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  17. ShirleyJuly 21, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Love a bit of Phil Collins and Dire Straits. Great taste there Raewyn. Your little project looks lovely and you really have mastered those machining skills.

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  18. BarbaraJuly 21, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Wow a very productive evening Raewyn, very impressed. Do you ever sleep hugs Kerry and Barb

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  19. Joy McDJuly 21, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    How gorgeous - the stitchery and the quilting! xxx

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  20. SheilaJuly 22, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Sweet little Christmas project and your FM looks wonderful!

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  21. JulieJuly 22, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Raewyn ... yes to coffee, wine & definately chocolate :-) I love what you are working on, looks like you made great progress too. The quilting on it looks wonderful. I also love your taste in music, really enjoy listening to those artists also. Have a great week Raewyn, x0x

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  22. AntheaJuly 23, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    What a gorgeous project Raewyn... and your FMQ looks great, well done on a great FNSI!

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  23. Linda in Arkansas July 25, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Oh just beautiful quilting! I just love it - and yes I could see the green trim. Nice touch.

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  24. AnitaJuly 26, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Gorgeous work.
    Cheers, Anita.

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  25. Quiltpassion.blogspot.comJuly 27, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    What a cute stitchery, I love it! And your quilting is so lovely!
    I see such a cute angel on photo 1, itś such a sweety!

    Have a nice weekend, Cisca

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  26. KaHollyAugust 8, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Very sweet stitchery and I love how you FMQ'd it. What a great idea for finger-gloves. I'll have to give that a try.

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