I've been machine quilting Patchwork Swoon on the longarm. I'm trying to get comfortable using rulers. I draw my "stem" with a fabric marker and sew over the line with a straight line machine ruler. It's not too hard as long as you follow that marked line. I do tend to go off at times. I then use a round circle ruler to make my "petals". I'm getting better at it although my foot goes a bit off course sometimes. This quilt is almost finished. The longarm is so fast!
I'm taking a short break from my applique border by working on this little doily. Doilies are so hard to find now. I love making them. They're quick and practical. I bought a huge cone of cotton thread. It will last a long time so I can make as many as I like!
This particular pattern has a border worked separately and then sewn onto the body of the doily. I prefer to work the border on the doily as one piece but thought I'd give this method a try.
That's what I've been doing. How about you?!
Rosemary your work is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sally! Lovely comment!!
DeleteOh such a pretty delicate doily...i love the ones my Grand-mere left me. she did lovebirds pattern and pineapples..she was a terrific crocheter--her favorite craft...yours is so pretty
ReplyDeletehugs, Julierose
Thank you, Julierose! They're so fun to make and so useful. So hard to find them. It will look much better once it's blocked and starched.
DeleteI used to make these but gave them all away. never saved any for myself. pretty doily. I may need to see if I have some patterns and thread and get busy with some........
ReplyDeleteYou'll love making them. Sort of quick and they make great gifts, as you know!!
DeleteVery pretty knitted doily. It looks so complicated! I'll have to stick to crochet. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Em! It's not that bad. I'll post when it's finished!
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