Get scalloped!

I hope that doesn't sound like an insult!! (Get scalloped!!)

It's just what these little quilted pieces of fabric have been calling out!! Oh my, I do like the sharp trimmed edge of this fabric from the Kaffe Fasset Collective.

Okay, okay... a bit more hand-sewing and this one is done.

Scalloping along

This is the start of the first scalloped table-runner.... Just a bit is completed... and this is the first one!
Gee, I am liking it though.

Quilted

I have prepared two table runners now, ready for playing with the EZ scallops tool (I ordered it from my LQS). This one is cross-hatched.

This one is outline quilted.

I love the back just as much as the front.

The variegated thread adds highlights and interest to the front fabric too.

Come on scallop tools!!

Fresh start

Er.. okay, I admit I am sidetracked easily.

I am so enjoying the free-motion applique, I wanted to do some free-motion quilting (I can actually "see" results of my efforts in the latter case). I also want to play around with scalloped edges. AND, I really liked this fabric (part of the Kaffe Fasset collective).

I have outlined some of the flowers, stems and flower centres. I used a variegated Signature thread for the quilting. It looks sooo good!!

Loving it so much... here is another piece of fabric where I intend to play with scalloped edges. Ssshhh!! I am supposed to be making foundation piecing blocks for my next miniature.

I think I will cross-hatch quilt this - keeping it simple. I will quilt them both first, then play with the scallop templates. I guess, then I will catch up with the foundation piecing...

It's about time for some short term goals:

1. Quilt both table runners ready to play with scallop edges.

2. Finish machine applique on barns (there will be plenty of handwork afterwards - loads of ribbon embroidery).

3. Make outer border on 12 Days of Christmas quilt then give it to Mum for quilting. :)

4. Finish cross-stitch decorations (as long as they are done before December 1st, I don't really mind when).

5. Play with scallop edges on outside of Rural Jardin quilt once it is back from quilting.

6. Start foundation pieced mini quilt (okay, *sigh*, and finish it too).