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March 25, 2008
Thanks for all the elephant quilt love. I must admit, I am going to have a hard time parting with that one. He turned out exactly how he was in my mind and I am smitten!
The quilting bug seems to have bitten hard. I've already started another one. Once I have the batting and the right color red thread, I am going to quilt this one. I am leaning towards free motion, but I am scared. I think I will spend a good part of the day working up the courage to jump in and just do it. Maybe I should warm up with some practice squares? Back soon with a report - fingers crossed it is a success!
I can't wait to see this one finished, the teaser shot has me intrigued!
Posted by: Amy | March 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM
i'd cross my fingers for you. if i could! (but i know you don't need it.) can't wait to see.
Posted by: emily | March 25, 2008 at 10:16 AM
My goodness! You're just a dive on in kind of woman. Sending good quilting mojo your way!
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | March 25, 2008 at 10:19 AM
the quilter i took a class from said she always warmed up for at least 5-10 minutes on practice squares - and she'd been quilting for years!
you can totally do it - go erin!
Posted by: kirsten | March 25, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I commented about your elephant quilt on flickr, but not on your blog, so I thought I would throw my two cents in with the rest of the compliments! It's a truly wonderful quilt, I just love it Erin!
Posted by: Kara | March 25, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Wow Erin, you're on a roll...and here I am afraid to cut into my fabrics :)
Posted by: beki | March 25, 2008 at 10:50 AM
i can't wait to see this one either! you've certainly got your quilting mojo right now. it's a good thing because it's throwing some much needed quilt inspiration my way. i'm about 1/2 done with the X quilt top, but then stopped so i could redo my craft room. yikes. anyway, can't wait to see this new quilt as you've used some of my favorite (aqua) fabric.
Posted by: Lindsey | March 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM
go for the free motion quilting. you will do great!!! I have no doubt in my mind. and I am absolutely giddy that you are quilting.
Posted by: amandajean | March 25, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Fingers crossed! Do you have a walking foot or do you just machine quilt with your regular foot? I keep putting off getting a walking foot and thusly keep putting off quilting things.
Posted by: Tracy | March 25, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Loving your fabric choice, there... Good luck on the free motion. I haven't been brave enough yet!
Posted by: miss chris | March 25, 2008 at 11:22 AM
You are much braver than, but I can't wait to see.
Posted by: Betty | March 25, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I made myself a dress out of that EXACT fabric combination! :) I love them together. Can't wait to see your quilt!
Posted by: kate | March 25, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I have no doubt, it will be beautiful!
Posted by: Autum | March 25, 2008 at 12:15 PM
ouuu i love this fabric! can't wait to see what happens to it : )
Posted by: tryshia | March 25, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Can't wait to see what this one looks like! I am still working up the nerve to make my daughter a few sunny day tops. They are so cute!
Posted by: Joanna Silva | March 25, 2008 at 12:32 PM
I love those colors! Are you appliqueing the red piece on? I can't wait to see what you do with it!
I've been bitten with the quilting bug and the handquilting bug---I want to handquilt one of the projects I'm working on... We'll see!
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | March 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I think a warm up is a good idea. You can buy prequilted fabric at the fabric store (with the quilted diamonds, you know?)-- just get the ugliest cheapest one. I practice on that. Of course, I haven't moved on from practice yet, but I will one of these days!!
Posted by: linda p | March 25, 2008 at 01:18 PM
ok. i can't wait to see what you are doing with this one! you make me want to go sew. right now.
Posted by: leslie | March 25, 2008 at 01:21 PM
can't wait to see this one too, Erin! Go for it with the free motion quilting! you seem to enjoy it and i bet it will look great!
Posted by: katie | March 25, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Good luck with the quilting! I am sure you will do it just great!
Posted by: Kajsa | March 25, 2008 at 01:23 PM
That elephant quilt is indeed cute as cake :)
Posted by: Felicia | March 25, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Erin, I am so impressed with this quilting spree!!
Posted by: tonya | March 25, 2008 at 03:06 PM
You're on quilting fire! My machine won't free motion quilt, so I've no advice I'm afraid.
Posted by: Ali | March 25, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Practice squares are probably a good idea. Free motion is easy though. Just relax. If you're tense and stiff it'll show in the quilting.
Good luck!
Posted by: Anina | March 25, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Is that another big applique there? I can't wait to see what it is.
Have fun with the free motion. I've never tried it. (I don't even know if my machine can handle that!)
Posted by: amy h | March 25, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Good luck, you will do a beautiful job. I can hardly wait to see what you come up with!
Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | March 25, 2008 at 04:05 PM
I love that Flea Market Fancy combo. Go on Erin - lower those feed dogs and give it a whirl. I will look forward to seeing the result as these here feed dogs have never been lowered..... Best of luck!
Posted by: Louise | March 25, 2008 at 06:23 PM
i've been getting really good at crossing fingers & would be more than happy to do it for you -- but you won't need it ... it will turn out great!
Posted by: suzanne | March 25, 2008 at 07:59 PM
I love that elephant quilt and cannot wait to see the new one. I am always amazed at people who can quilt. I will have to try it one day with some of my fabric.
Posted by: ellen Crimi-Trent | March 25, 2008 at 11:06 PM
look at you go!!!!
love that fabric detail here too :)
Posted by: charlotte | March 26, 2008 at 06:16 AM
Oooo...those colors are looking wonderful! Can't wait to see the full quilt. Go ahead and try the free motion quilting - if it turns out like all of your other projects (which I'm sure it will), it will be great!
Posted by: elliebelle | March 26, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Oh my gosh! Where have I been?!!? I missed the elephant quilt completely! He is fantastic! I love love love it! You could not have chosen a better fabric!
Posted by: Amy | March 26, 2008 at 08:44 AM
My experience is that practice is a must with free motion quilting. I've done quite a bit of it, and even now I still warm up on a few small scraps before I hit my quilt. Keeping the stitches even is the hardest part for me...
But it's "SEW" fun!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 26, 2008 at 02:34 PM