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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Free Motion Valentine - Practice, Practice, Practice

Happy Valentine's Day!


I feel so out of practice with free motion quilting, I took this opportunity to make a little Valentine pot holder with lots of stitching.



I used red thread to really practice.  The mistakes really show, but that is what this exercise was about for me.  PRACTICE.  

I just received two charm packs of Kiss Kiss! by Moda Fabrics and I wanted to make something.  A pot holder is always a fun way to use charms.


Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for
It did VERY well in the popular vote.  
In fact, it looks like it might have won and I couldn't be more excited.

It's been a fantastic week for me
and a 
Very Happy Valentine's Day.

Hope your week has been the same!!

Happy Valentine's Day!





10 comments:

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Don't see any mistakes ther Carla....love your quikt

StitchinByTheLake said...

I didn't see any mistakes either! I sure do like those hearts...what a fun potholder. blessings, marlene

Carol Swift said...

Your free motion quilting looks fabulous to me! Congrats on being the winner on that beautiful quilt!

Jeanie said...

Very cute! I love to practice FMQ on smaller projects that I can handle easier. Yours looks really nice. Congrats on the quilt.... I tried to vote for yours more than once and it wouldn't let me.... :)

Needled Mom said...

I think the FMQ looks terrific. You are being too hard on yourself.

Doris Rice, The Quilting Queen said...

I think the quilting looks perfect! Great job. Keep up the good work! Beautiful quilt too!

Vickie said...

Congratulations ! your quilt was the best ! AND your FMQ is looking perfect !

Carole @ Fresh off the Frame said...

I love the border treatment you used on your colourful quilt. Very clever!

glassbylindi.blogspot.com said...

I agree with you. When I taught everyone wanted to do as good as me and I would have to remind them I was doing stained glass for over 30 years and they just had to practice to get better.

Createology said...

I can appreciate lots of practice however your Hearts are Beautiful. Happy Hearts and Happy Hugs...