A couple of years ago, I did a lot with machine embroidery work using horses. I made several quilted notebook covers. Most of those were sold. The first one below I am sure was sold quickly. The embroidery design is one that I purchased and used on that lovely hand dyed fabric.
The next one uses a horse design that I digitized for the embroidery machine. I think I did a darn good job on the digitizing on this one. Again, I used hand dyed fabric for the front cover and for the two strips on the back of the notebook. I think this one sold also. Of course, I can always make a similar one if someone would like to purchase one.
Meanwhile, I have chosen a new project to complete. The top shown here was completed in January of 2020. (It is NOT the oldest un-quilted top in my pile.) I didn't follow the kit directions for the pattern exactly. I decided to make the version shown that I call "Kissin' Cousins"
I have the back pieced together and the batting cut. Next up it will be time to baste the layers together so that I can quilt it. As there are so many seams in a bargello design, I have decided to quilt this with organic lines from top to bottom just to make it easy on myself. Some of the lines may end up being wavy if I get bored with doing the organic "straight" lines. And of course, I may add some small motifs randomly on the lines. Ha ha. I have a "changeable" plan at best.
Until Next Time,
Stay Creative
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11 comments:
Hi Gene,
your digitizing looks really great, and I love both.
Happy weekend xx
the horse on the 2nd quilt has a style!
I LOVE the second one, Gene, it's fabulous! I find the colourful design hard to look at, but it will make a wonderful quilt! It makes me think of Joseph's coat of mans colours! Hugs, Valerie
Any horse lover would adore those quilted book covers! So special!
Wow, they are all beautiful - the last one is stunning!
..."Kissin' Cousins" make you dizzier than I normally am! Have a great weekend.
Your notebook covers with machine embroidered horses are beautiful! I have one with a turquoise horse on a burgundy background and it's one of my favorites!
Your "Kissin' Cousins" will look terrific with organic "straight" lines from top to bottom - but I'm looking forward to seeing the random small motifs - ;))
You have so much fun quilting today Gene. Those horse pieces are gorgeous. I can see why they sold. I hope you share the kissing cousin piece once you get it finished. Happy weekend.
I really like both these horse book covers, but the second one is my favorite.
That quilt reminds me of the old dot matrix printers that gave lovely pixelated images. I LOVE that quilt top, Gene.
OMG Gene, these are stunning. You know horses have a place in my heart. I'm in a rush with yard sale. Thank you for joining FFO. Have a great day.
lol, can I have the horse pieces?? A horse quilt?
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