The first round of binding is on--just have to do the hand part. I also have to attach a hanging sleeve--later.

Big news: I used basting spray for the first time and there's NOT ONE PUCKER anywhere! Thank you to Shadow for her patience and advise. (I kept the back big and didn't need the newspaper...)

I think the wine one is my best quilting job yet--no fields of :shock: ... ahem--Melissa--don't you think it's an improvement? :lol:

The new machine is still letting me know what kind of thread it likes--and it's just darn hard to quilt something 50" square well here to home, but "good enough!" I can't keep it moving at a steady rate--so the stippling isn't smooth and curvy--sometimes there's an angle. And the back has some weird tension issues here and there. :roll: There's one tiny loop de loop, but I went on/off the stars to keep going, so there are spots that cross, but I don't care about that. Good enough!! (my motto) :wink:

There are stars in the sky--can you see them?

I really love looking at this cats one. I have plans for another-a daytime scene--and picked up a few of the fabrics yesterday. :D

Here's the other.

Very nice Karla. Love the cat one.

Karla, your quilts and your free motion are fantastic!! Never mind about the odd glitch....we are all so critical of our own work :roll: , but I think you have done yourself proud with these two beauties :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

They look wonderful Karla!!! Great job, I agree, most of the time we are our own worst critics!!!

Great job! APPLAUSE!!!

I'm so jealous of your "Cat's" quilt. It looks great. I see you quilted some stars into the sky. I had that idea too. My "Cat's" quilt top is sitting folded on a shelf in the closet. Seeing yours is inspiring. Great job.

you did an excellent job... :-)

Beautiful job! Have you been using freemotion long? It's on my someday list. Right after I buy that darning foot. :lol:

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They turned out great Karla!!!! I looked real hard and squinted just so,and I think I might have seen one of those :shock: ahems! :lol: :lol:

I didn't see any "ahems"....but I didn't squint!!! :)
I think you did a great job...you are more courageous than I right now...
Good Job!!!
Kirsten
PS...we will never succeed if we never try

Karla, I love the cat quilt! Where do you find the time to do all these projects??? I get wound up reading your posts :lol: . I'm going to start calling you the Energizer Bunny. Very nice work and the quilting looks great!

Very Very nice.

Very nice but can i ask a stupid question why is your top and batting pressed to the back side of your topper?

Oh good!! One is a big improvement over a field. :lol: :shock:

You know--if one doesn't need to prepare meals, doesn't watch a lick of TV and never stops moving--even if it's a medium pace--a LOT can get accomplished. :wink: :D

reneebobby--I don't understand your question--I'm sorry! :( I think everything is the right direction? :?:

Beautiful job. It sure looks good to me.

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:lol: It was probably just wishful thinking on my part!!!!! :lol: :lol:
But seriously, it looks great!!!!!

That cat quilt is amazing--your fabrics are perfect! You're miles ahead of me on the maching quilting thing--great job!

i love them both...... awesome job :thumbup:

Karla,
Your quilts turned out lovely but I especially love the cats! You are an inspiration! I will make that quilt! It has been on "the list" forever but I think it's just moved up a few notches!
Thank you for sharing your quilt from start to finish. It's been fun watching it grow.
Yvonne

Very nice work!! Both are sure to be loved.

Beautiful free motion. Both of the quilts are very lovely.

Very cute!! Nice colors! :D

excellent colours

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