Well, Christmas is over and the cold weather is upon us. During 2017 I really fell off the wagon when it came to blogging. I started my blog to keep a record of my quilting journey. So, today I am featuring the red and white ocean waves quilt that I pieced this year. I machined pieced it like a hand piecer would piece this pattern. The reason being, I didn't want seams in the white squares. I found that piecing this way really helped with my accuracy, a constant struggle for me. Now, I am not saying all my seams are perfect but they are something that I can live with. When I started quilting trying to achieve perfection often would take the joy out of my craft, it was suppose to bring me joy! So, I no longer beat myself up over seams that are not perfect. I still try to do my best, but a finished quilt made with love is my goal these days. The following are some photos that I did capture in the process of piecing this quilt. It measures approximately 76X76.
So yesterday, I pulled out this top and got it basted! I am excited about having a quilt in my hoop. I love finding a few minutes here and there to sit and add a few stitches. To begin, I am going to outline quilt the white triangles.
After that, I am really not sure, I am open for suggestions if you have any. I hope your staying warm and finding time for a few joyous stitches. I know I am looking forward to 2018 and getting my ocean waves quilt quilted!
So yesterday, I pulled out this top and got it basted! I am excited about having a quilt in my hoop. I love finding a few minutes here and there to sit and add a few stitches. To begin, I am going to outline quilt the white triangles.
After that, I am really not sure, I am open for suggestions if you have any. I hope your staying warm and finding time for a few joyous stitches. I know I am looking forward to 2018 and getting my ocean waves quilt quilted!
