I confess that I strayed away from her directions, but then this is MY quilt and I can do that. **Today's hint- give yourself permission to take a creative detour. ** I used some Floriani stabilizer called Stitch 'n' Shape to make it firm so it will hang straight easily. It is a fused design, but then I free motion machine stitched on it to add some extra texture. I forgot to put a layer of batting under the top fabric so that I could hand stitch some embellishments on it. The Stitch and Shape is easily machine stitched, but is a little too tough to hand stitch through (at least for me!)
Here is my creation that I am calling "Something to Crow About."
18 comments:
I love it! I want to do an artsy quilt! I love chickens, too, so that helps. LOL You did an awesome job!
Oh like that... it's all in the eyes.. looks like a chicken with a plan!. great job!
maddie
Oh, I love this chicken (or is it a rooster? Not being a farm gal, I am never quite certain)!!! It IS really something to crow about!!!
I hadn't heard of that product.... will have to check it out. Love the rooster and the name of the your quilt. Great job!!
I love it. It really looks great.
I like it! Looks great. :)
Oh Gene,
He's sooooo cute! Crow away. So glad you are feeling better.
Great hint - creative detours are the best!!
That's my kinda quilting, Gene.
Oh I love it!!! How fun!!
What a nice finish!!!! I love it!
Love the tilt to that bird. Looks like he's on a mission!
I'm glad you were able to use the pattern and make it your own. You do have something to crow about!
You should be crowing. The quilt looks great. I have one of Laura's patterns, but haven't tried it yet. I love that you put your own spin on it. I guess you learned about lots of great stabilizers at the Floriani seminar. Thanks for sharing.
I love all the color! While I know the black & white, neutrals all have their place.....I just love color, color, and more color.
Smudgecat - you are a "no reply blogger" (did you know that? )
I love lots and lots of color in my world. I have a difficult time making anything neutral.
Defiantly a neat chicken. Great work. I also have been dragging with a cold. One moment I think I am back up the next I am back down.
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Gene, I love the whistling beak on your chick! Cute project -- glad you're feeling better, too. :)
I'd have something to crow about too if I had made that cute chicken....great job...no surprises there!
Smiles,
Kelly
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