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Saturday, July 14, 2007

Go Bright


When in doubt go with the brightest. At least that seems to have become my motto. I went for the multi-colored polka dots on black. I like the look but it won't be a quilt that soothes you to sleep. I have to shop for batting and backing before I finish it.
I tried to work on FM quilting on my farm animals but the bobbin thread kept breaking. I'm not sure if it's my speed or faulty thread. It was frustrating and I may have to take another break from it.

14 comments:

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

It came out great! Congrats for getting it together so soon.

Donna said...

this top is looking great! Hope you're able to solve the bobbin problem quickly :-)

Quiltgranny said...

Yes, I like the darker sashings - it contains and emphasizes the blocks perfectly! Have you tried a different bobbin loaded with the same thread? Sometimes it might wind incorrectly (too tight) and break as you are quilting FM.

meggie said...

Bobbin tension problems I find are always difficult to fix.
I love the way that quilt looks with the dark sashing, it is great. As you say, not soothing, but lovely & lively!

Lily Mulholland said...

Ah Joyce it's looking great! There is nothing more frustrating than problems with tension! So hard to sort out.

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

So pleased youm went with the bubbly black, it looks great.
Enjoyed your 4th photos, great that you dress up, Tracey

Fiona said...

The black looks great - really shows off the blocks.

comicbooklady said...

It looks like the perfect quilt to wrap yourself in and watch the stars!

Libby said...

Looks great - you definitely made the right choice.

atet said...

It looks great -- and sometimes you don't need a quilt to lull you to sleep. I've got a black/white/bright one that I call my "sick" quilt. It's the quilt I use to snuggle on the couch when I'm feeling down or ill -- helps to cheer me up!

Tonya Ricucci said...

Go bright = very fun motto. So sorry about the thread breaking issues - that kind of technical difficulty is very frustrating, makes you lose your momentum. Good luck.

KC Quilter said...

Oh, Joyce, what a beauty! And the dark sashing justs sets it off! Sorry about your bobbin issues. Machine quilting is hard enough without that, huh?!? Kinda sounds like a tension thing.

Laurie Ann said...

Looks Great! Bright is my motto too! As long as it is comfy, anyone will be able to snuggle in it for a nap.

Jenni said...

Good choice I think - it looks very vibrant.