Thursday, May 27, 2010

My Creative Space – Something to be said for Instant Gratification

birch quilt 004This is easily the longest panel and definitely into the 10’s of hours, but darn it if it isn’t my favourite as well. There were hopes that the last 3 panels would be finished by the end of the week, but ummm no. Original from here.

birch quilt 005 My beloved lap quilt on the other hand is only a couple of lines and some binding away from completion. This is my first machine ‘quilting’ (and that term is being used LOOSELY) and although hand quilting is still my beloved there is a lot to be said for quick.

Go and be instantly gratified at Kirst’s (in the crafty sense that is)

14 comments:

Kirsty said...

Look how great the hair looks. Fabulous Cind.

Jessi said...

too clever :)

teddybearswednesday said...

both are look unbelievably wonderful xo

Gina said...

YAY for a quick project (and great quilt might I say) to reinvigorate you for the longer-haul ones. I can see why you're spending the time on the panel though... very spunky.

One Flew Over said...

Loving both projects! Bring your stitching over tomorrow x

Liesl said...

Your stitching is a so beautiful! I really like the lap quilt too - nice choice of prints, that's for sure.

And quick is good.

74 Lime Lane said...

lovely lovely space Cindy. your stitching is gorgeous and i love the bright pops of colour on your quilt

Jodie said...

I really love that embroidery - its looking fantastic.
I wish there was a "quick" way to become good at embroidery - this practicing thing is very hard!

Steph said...

Wow to both of your lovely things!! Oh the patience you must have. Gorgeous!!

Ellieboo said...

ooooooh lap quilt - I am envious - it is so chilly now that I have taken to stealing the kids baby blankets.

The embroidery is fantastic and well worth the effort I say

Sara said...

super lovely Cindy! I love the prints and that embroidery..adorable!

Snooze said...

i love your creative space ... there's definitely something to be said for quick but i love your embroidery too. it'll be gorgeous when it's finished.

My Creative Space

Cath @ chunkychooky said...

I love it and I love love love that chair fabric!

Sally said...

Fabulous fabulous... oooo I am getting so excited about seeing all these panels together.