This morning I was reunited with my Juki and FMQ (free motion quilting). I needed a couple of little gifts and had thought 2 mug rugs would fill the bill quite nicely. Since last November, when Ms Sweetie (HQ Sweet Sixteen) entered my life, any quilting needed had been done on the mid-arm. I was missing the fun of doing FMQ on my DSM (domestic sewing machine) and took this opportunity to “get back in the saddle” with these smaller projects. Well, dare I say, it was like I hadn’t ever been away!! Such fun!! Miss J. performed as always…..flawlessly and without mishap (didn’t even need a tension “realignment”!! LOL!). This may not seem like too much of a big deal but I am doing a micro-stippling demo in mid-September and, again, the beginning of October and will be using the Juki so I was thrilled when the experience went so smoothly. And here is the proof……… Views of the ‘flip side’………..
Yup, that’s more of the camping material from a couple years ago! I think it’s multiplying in its storage tote!!!! Mowing lawn is next on the agenda….. temps still in the mid 50s F!! Nice!
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Great job quilting! I really need to practice my free motion quilting!
And you have the time…when???? LOL! You’re on a rhubarb hunt, remember??? LOL!
These came out so cute! I love a fun little mugrug! Your quilting looks like it didn’t miss a step! (As usual!)
I couldn’t help but think (as I began to stitch) that it’s like riding my bike……I guess, once learned, I don’t forget. I was pleasantly surprised…..Ha!
I’ve heard it’s hard to go back… Glad it hasn’t been for you!
Me, too!
They are lovely Doreen. i have a friend with a camper van and she would just love a set. I must look out for the fabric. 🙂
You may have some trouble finding that fabric. I purchased 2+ years ago but there is a line called “Glamping” by Moda and check this out: http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=car34673&gclid=CID32bbn_7gCFelAMgodZxQA7A The mug rugs are fun little projects!!! Hugs to you…….
Well, if those aren’t just the cutest things!! And useful too.
Yup. I have several located in strategic spots. Large enough for a cuppa and sustenance!!!!! LOL!
Aww sweet mug rugs….made a few of those myself. I like using my DMS too for small projects as I feel lost on the mid-arm with them. Great work…oh and our temps here in hot Texas are still right at 100!
Oh Girl!!! Those temps are way too brutal!! I really ‘feel’ for you. Staying in the A/C (quilting?) is the answer…hope you can. Take care and thanks so much for your sweet visit! Hugs……..
YTAM (your talent amazes me) ha ha, so glad you clarified your acromyn’s so this non-quilter could follow along 🙂 I just love the front and the back, what a great project!
I try to translate for everyone (LOL!). It was a project that was quick and a lot of “self satisfaction” contained in it!! Started digging in my ‘stash’ and finished it before lunch….yay!!!! Instant gratification. So “today”!! LOL!
They look great…. how fun to play with Ms J again…..
Hugz
Yes. I’m going to schedule/plan some more such projects very soon!!!!
Your enthusiasm for the craft of quilting just goes on and on. And I love that you love every aspect of quilting from the machines to the fabric to the process.
You phrase things so beautifully!! DH has been heard to comment (with a grin) that, sometimes, he thinks I might have a ‘problem’!!!! LOL!!!!
Well, if you have a “problem,” it’s a very good problem. Share that with DH. Tell him your friend says so…
So noted!!!!!
Woohoo! I understand that “back in the saddle” feeling! Great job my friend!
Thank you so much!! And a good time was had by all!!!! LOL!
I’m happy your reunion went so well. I never know what kind of a reunion I’ll have when I turn on my little Juki. It’s my wayward child. 🙂
Oh dear! Time for a “heart to heart”???? Mine has been a “compliant child” right out of her box!!!
Cute. Recognize the fabric from a few shop hop adventures.
Yup…..right on!!
Pretty, pretty! Bet you miss the DSM ocassionally!
I use it (the Juki) all the time for piecing…..perfect seams every time……but the FMQ has slipped on over to the bigger machine. You are right and will be correcting the situation in the coming days. It felt so-o-o-o good to be back on it!!