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Can it be?

Posted by Blog 26 March, 2017 Comments off
I can’t believe it. Seriously, I made something without any issues. Not one! It’s not even April Fools Day. I made a quilt AND a pillow.  An “art” quilt & pillow. Art quilting is my favorite thing I have done so far on my sewing journey.  No rules. No pattern.  I just make it up from my very own brain.  Here is what I did: First, I started with an idea.  My “theme” for Blow’s this past month was all things Fargo.  What better place to start than with the Fargo Theater sign!  I wanted to keep the shades of color black and white. Then, I free-handed the letters. Finally, I get to use a skill I learned in college!  I have an art minor. See Mom, it was NOT all for nothing!! I stay as close to the original sign font as I could, then traced them onto fusible interfacing. The fun part.  Laying on fabric.  It is like painting. I love to paint. This is awesome.  I could do this kind of “sewing” all day long. I free motion appliqué on all the fabric.  Which is also like painting, only this time with thread.  Did I mention, this is super fun!!??  I have to create the borders of the sign.  This was a bit more tricky as there are curves and circles.  I have to try and match the left and right sides together.  I free-handed it, if you look close, there are differences, but oh well. Last step is to quilt. I passed this off to Kerry.  I am not quite ready to ruin all the hard work I have put into this.  I ACTUALLY want to hang it in my house. The second “Fargo” project was a North Dakota pillow using the same technique.  I used my embroidery feature on my Janome this time.  I have been looking for a way to use it.  I will be keeping this pillow in my house!  I am saving money by making my own home decor. Right??!!  I mean, minus the cost of the machine AND the fabric.  By my calculations I am money ahead! I did get a C- in math. All projects are at the store for your viewing pleasure and amusement. Cheers! Andrea[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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