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It's DONE it's DONE it's DONE!! Sexy Hexy is FINALLY finished!
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 2194	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 6/27/12 2:08 PM Here is the link to the updated album: Sexy Hexy Love quilt I did hand quilt the other 2 centers, used the same rose and Betxi Bear. And...... I did my very first ever FMQ!! I CLEARLY need to practice more, and I do much better with a stencil. But I did it with no drawn design for the deep blue small swirlies and the floral border. I broke a few needles, and the stitch size is all over the place, but my daughter won't even notice. Even with the fleece back really showing the quilting, it still came out pretty good! The fleece strips had some stretching issues, need to work that out for next time, and one of the corners REFUSED to miter nicely. But all in all I am really happy with it! It's in the wash now with 3 color catchers. I am SO NERVOUS! I have never ever ever made anything without pre-washing the fabric, so I am hoping and praying there is no bleeding colors! ------ Cathryn
sky Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 12/4/03 Posts: 500	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Subject: Its DONE its DONE its DONE!! Date: 6/27/12 2:27 PM Beautiful! I love the colors and the design on the back of the quilt.
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 8229	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/27/12 2:29 PM You have cause to rejoice. It is so beautiful. I really love the colors and I am not one to care much for blue, so that says a lot. ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
AminaHijabi Advanced Beginner Member since 10/22/10 Posts: 841	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Subject: Its DONE its DONE its DONE!! Date: 6/27/12 2:36 PM I love those colors!!!!
TessKwiltz   Intermediate TX USA Member since 9/21/07 Posts: 1339	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/27/12 2:42 PM Awesome! ------ Tess On threadpainting flowers: "How many colors are in a flower? ... How many do you have?" - Ellen Anne Eddy
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 12/10/07 Posts: 3255	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/27/12 2:49 PM You did a great job! It turned out beautifully! ------ ~Diana~ ♥ Bernina 830E ♥ Bernina 1150MDA serger ✝The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1✝
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 2194	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/27/12 5:52 PM Thanks so much everyone! And I am MOST HAPPY to report- No color bleeding AND all the pen lines washed out! YAY!! So for my first quilt made without pre-washing fabric, I can say that the finished product is no different than using pre-washed. I have heard so many people say they don't pre-wash because they like the quilt to look crinkly-wrinkly after it's washed, and I can now say that this quilt is no more crinkly-wrinkly than any of the others I made with pre-washed fabric. Cotton wrinkles when washed and dried, every single time it's washed and dried. Now as far as using the fabric while making it, I still do prefer the way pre-washed fabric feels, smells and behaves. It is probably because it is what I am used to. ------ Cathryn
Glynis Ann Intermediate Member since 11/7/10 Posts: 84	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/27/12 7:57 PM It looks great. What machine did you use for doing the free motion quilting?
clotheshorse   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 3/24/10 Posts: 632	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/27/12 8:01 PM Great job, congrats! ------ Viking D1, 1+, Pfaff 7570, Singer 503 Rocketeer, 66, 15-91, Featherweight 5 Flock, Babylock Enlighten & Coverstitch and Pfaff Creative Performance
AminaHijabi Advanced Beginner Member since 10/22/10 Posts: 841	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Subject: Its DONE its DONE its DONE!! Date: 6/27/12 8:21 PM I think the crinkle efffect is actually a function of the batting shrinking more than a function of the fabric shrinking.

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