Thursday, June 28, 2012

Shabby Chic Coming Off the Frame ~

 
On the bed, Shabby Chic is trimmed and waiting for binding and washing!

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My Grandquilter froze on me during quilting yesterday, I had just cleaned and oiled before I began. The needle was in the up position, and stayed there.!.
Plugs? Check. Switch? Check. Bobbin? Top thread? Needle? 
Check, CHECK, CHECK!
I went online to troubleshoot, went back and re-cleaned the shuttle runner...no luck. The last thing I had done before moving the machine down the frame was pushed the cutter button...I pushed it once more, and down went the needle, which was what I couldn't get it to do. Man, what's the deal? I lined the machine back up, pushed the start mechanism, and we were off and running fine. But not without about 45 minutes of frustration. I guess it is some occasional glitch, as it has done this before. Now, I know to check one more thing next time....


 ~ coming off the frame, this almost always brings a smile ~



Here are some of the different designs I put into the centers, though most just were a repeat of the outer edge...what shape DO we call this?
The pattern fits on a charm square, which I thought was good to know....






Next, the binding and washing. 

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I'm working on a present for bff Beth, too, one of those raw edge table runners I talked about at quilt class. Her birthday is Saturday, and we are going to visit them this weekend. I'm hoping to post the chicken directions next week... see you then!



Happy Quilting!








Psalm 37:4 "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart."


21 comments:

  1. Too cool!
    Can't wait to see all the quilty wonderfulness after it is washed! What a great gift!

    Happy Sewing

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  2. Pokey, I LOVE this quilt! So beautiful and comfy-looking. I didn't realize you have a longarm machine. Nice!

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  3. Wow... total gorgeousness times three! Love the quilt, love the quilting! Very nice indeed!

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  4. That is so pretty! It really turned out nice. I like that quilting through the middle. Don't know what you call it, but it kind of reminds me of the old Kwik Sew pattern logo, remember that? Or maybe I'm dreaming what that looked like. Anyway, glad your machine snapped back to its senses. I hate when glitches happen.

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  5. This is going to look amazing when its washed and fluffed ! Great job Pokey!

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  6. I love the way this quilt has come together. It looks wonderful!

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  7. Such a pretty quilt. Love the quilting!

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  8. love your quilt...so frustrating when you are ready to get going and the going won't get...glad you got it figured out.

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  9. I don't know what to call that shape, but I sure like it!

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  10. Beautiful quilt! Hope you folks are ready for a fun Fourth! Stay cool!

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  11. Goodness, that's beautiful! :)

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  12. I like the design of this quilt and the motifs you picked for the charm squares. Super cute! I'm not sure what you would call the shape but I like the uniqueness of it. Sorry your Grand Quilter gave you so much trouble.

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  13. Lovely! Reminds me of mosaic china!!

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  14. I sure understand about the challenges of a machine, but it seems you have an inordinate amount of them. What an odd hiccup that was. You don't deserve that kind of frustration, especially for such a pretty finish. Keep on keepin' on!

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  15. Sometimes machines are like 2-year-olds--they just need to be difficult.

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  16. Oh my goodness - I love, love that fabric! It reminds me of a quilt my grandmother used to have on one of her beds. Great memory! blessings, marlene

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  17. Oh, my--soo lovely! I want to know what to call that shape too :) Love all your different designs.

    The answer my I.T. guy always gives when I ask him why something that was working is suddenly not working and then works again after a puzzling delay: "It's a computer."

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  18. very interesting to follow your creating of the shabby chic quilt. I especially like the squares falling off while its on the rollers!

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