Loving Lucy
 

Our Guild's challenge this year was to draw two crayons from a bag without looking and then design a something using those two colors. At least 25% had to be of each color. The remaining 50% could be any color. I drew blue and white crayons. I made this cover for my machine. I had never done wool applique before so that was my focus. I looked at a lot of pictures in designing this but was especially inspired by Gretchen Gibbons work and this is an adaptation of this. The ends of the cover are Lucy Boston blocks. I named it Loving Lucy after my mother whose name was Lucy. She taught me how to make teeny tiny evenly spaced stitches. It is also in honor of Lucy Boston and her designs of English Paper Piecing. In addition to the wool I also used cotton and silk from ties in the appliques along with lots of beads. I is all done by hand (piecing, applique, assembly and quilting) with the exception of putting on the pockets on the back where I wanted some strength in the stitching.

I'm speechless! It's stunning.

Gorgeous!!!!

Wow. That is really something incredibly beautiful.

What a fantastic cover! I don't think I've ever seen one made for the long arm. Your work is magnificent and gorgeous!

very nice job!!!

magnificent work.

Absolutely delightful! It must make you feel delightful each time you walk into the room to start sewing for the day.

Wow, you really take those challenges seriously! Fabulous work!!

That is a real work of art, just lovely.

I'm practically speechless, too. Beautiful and you will see it everyday. What a delight.

It's gorgeous and you made plenty use of the colors. I would say more than 25%!!

Nicely done!

Rob

beautiful! and great idea for storing the book to your machine!

Lots of thought and effort in that machine cover. Kudos to you for creating such a beauty.

Boy, it is stunning as someone said. I agree completely. I have never seen one for a long arm. Love it.

Wonderful and so creative.

That is beautiful. And very clever of you to make a pocket for your instruction book. I'm always hunting mine down when I need it.

Awesome. BrendaK

your whole piece of artwork is simply amazing.

Beautiful!!!!! Thank you for showing us.

I have been going to make me one for a while now. Maybe you have inspired me to get started?

Amazing cover

Absolutely beautiful...you did a beautiful job.

It is not a longarm cover...I believe it's for a dsm, isn't it? It is just so lovely.....

That is a fabulous work of art ! Just beautiful !

That is so beautiful.

You couldn't ask for a better dressed machine. WOW. What gorgeous work.

You did a splendid job. I am sure your "Lucy" apprpeciates your talents and shows off. I, too, have a "Lucy" and I love her also just need to make her a dress. Thanks for sharing. Did you win the competition?

That is gorgeous!

So Beautiful! This speaks to my love of applique'. You should be so proud!

Wonderful quilt-Lucy Boston's work was so inspiring.

Beautiful job!

I'd give a grade of A+.

Wow! That is beautiful.

Magnificent! What a beautiful piece of art. I love everything about it but love the pockets. What a great idea for a cover. Then you always have your manual at hand! Great job!

Beautiful and a great idea.

Very nice you did a wonderful job!!

Priceless!!!!!

Dina