Friday, July 18, 2014

So happy!!!

This morning I heard that the surf quilt I made for a military man in Afghanistan has arrived and he is very happy with it!!! Yay!! Once I check if it is ok I will put a photo of him and the quilt up here! So excited!!!

I finished the sewing on the Aussie hero quilt yesterday and now I am ready to quilt - I should be there now in fact!! Lol!!

Yesterday I discovered I can use these big bulldog clips on the edge of the dining table to keep the quilt sandwich taut!! That should be helpful - only taken me a few years to work that one out!!! Lol!! 

..ready to be quilted! Have put an extra layer of wadding under the elephants so I will free range quilt around them again and hope they stand out a little to give a bit more interest. Then I am going to try and quilt elephant shapes....nothing like aiming high is there!!! Lol!!

Yes, good advice and something else I need to work on!
Off to create elephants now
Happy sewing!!

Oh!! I nearly forgot...I am joining up with FNSI over  at Wendy's I am hoping to get the binding on the elephant quilt - that is if I get the quilting done!!
Off I go now!! Bye!



8 comments:

  1. Hi Sue i love that tip i must remember that,thankyou and love the elephant quilt its looking fantastic and what a buzz hearing back about your surf quilt,its an awesome thing you are doing Sue,love that quote,so true,enjoy your day my friend.xx

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  2. I've heard about using bulldog before. I must try it! The quilt is going to look fantastic with the extra padding under the elephants. And yes quilting elephant shapes is ambitious! :)

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  3. Hello, hope the free range quilting is going welll lol, and enjoy your sewing tonight xx

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  4. love the elephants on your quilt and the colours are beautiful!
    so great that your surfer was well received. it was a great quilt.

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  5. Just a question about your Afganistan quilts Do you know who you are sending too and how do I find more information about making a quilt or two for them?

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  6. How exciting about your quilt finding its way to its new home! Good work with the bulldog clips - I also use plastic-spring handled (?) clamps from the hardware shop to help with my quilt sandwich stage - their size suits my table better. The elephant quilt sounds like it is going to be great - have fun with it and don't forget to show the finished quilt!

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  7. Great news about your quilt, well done ! Enjoy your new adventure quilting the elephants, very brave of you !!!!!!

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  8. It's great to get feedback about the lovely quilts you are makign.... great size table... I like those clips too .... looking forward to seeing your quilted ele's....
    Hugz

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