Saturday, August 18, 2012

FMQ Challenge August


This month's Free Motion Challenge was taught to us by Wendy Sheppard. She blogs at Ivory Spring. She is an accomplished quilter. She taught us to quilt the jester's hat. I thought it was a very pretty pattern and felt it would be a great allover design for a quilt. Wendy made it seem so easy and free flowing. I had problems as soon as I tried to draw it! I'm not very artistic but it seemed hard to draw. I did get better at drawing the actual hat but then you had to travel with it! Here is an idea of my paper practice.

This is only some of the practice papers I kept hanging around the house. I tried doodling my hats at work also! I did get better at it but I feel there's room for improvement.  I'm glad I could fulfill the challenge this month and hope to continue my practicing!

I felt this picture was a little bit more of a close up. I really love the actual pattern. Many thanks to SewCal Gal and Wendy Sheppard for another awesome month of the Free-Motion Quilting Challenge!
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18 comments:

  1. Auntie EmAugust 18, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    It's a great pattern for an allover, like you said. I love the name, too!

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  2. AstridAugust 18, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I think you have done great! This pattern is indeed great for an allover design on a quilt. I'm zero when it comes to drawing, but I believe if I had had the patience... practice makes perfect! :)

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonAugust 18, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      Thanks, Astrid! Practice is definitely the answer! It's a fun design but a bit hard to maneuver. Must keep at it!

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  3. Erin KateAugust 18, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful!

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  4. FarahLinAugust 19, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    A beautiful all over design and you've done a great job with the FMQ. Have a great weekend! =)

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  5. TammyAugust 19, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Hi Rosemary, Your jesters hats design is really cool. I love it. Bravo well done!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonAugust 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Thanks, Tammy! Not the easiest design but still fun!

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  6. AprilAugust 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful design! Isn't it fun!!

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  7. Kwan'sQuiltAugust 20, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Look fun!! And lovely!

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  8. CarolynAugust 21, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Great job Rosemary. Your hats are very nice and love the colour!!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonAugust 21, 2012 at 8:36 AM

      Thanks! Have you tried it yet?? Can't wait to see yours. Your FMQ is always so wonderful!

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  9. Carrie P.August 23, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    I thought I practiced on paper a lot but it looks like you have me beat. It was a very tricky design. I hope next month is easier.
    You did a good job.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonAugust 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      Aw, thanks, Carrie! I'm not completely happy with my sample but it's done! I couldn't even draw it on paper that well. Hoping next month is better too!

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  10. June DAugust 27, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Looks very nice. Yes sometimes drawing on paper is a needed first step - I will be sure to do this!

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