And Then There Was Quilting …

Go-Go Kim’s lovely sampler quilt on a bed at Quiltville Inn!

“Do you have any quilts you’d like to throw on the long arm?” I said.

Never in my wildest dreams did I envision this beautiful and unique sampler quilt finding its quilting finish in the Quiltville Post Office!

I watched on Instagram as @gogokim worked her magic on blocks inspired by Tula Pink’s 100 blocks in 100 days, jumping from the given block into a creation all her own, all of them made with upcycled garments including cottons, crepes, silk ties - and set with denim.

Choosing a swirly spikey design for texture.

We did a happy dance when we advanced to the last border!

Unloading from the tack up bar -

SO awesome!

I’m really glad she brought this one – not only because I got to see it and pet it and examine each block, but because I have no idea how she would have done this denim thing on a regular sewing machine which is why it had been at top status for so long.

Long arm needles quilt like butter through heavy fabrics – while a home machine would bog down with the many layers of all of the fun techniques she included in here:  Straight pin tucks, cross-hatched pin tucks, fabric weaving, and extremely tiny crumb piecing with plenty of seam bulk.

Off the porch!

Oh, this porch!

Back stairwell.

I think she is leaning toward a red binding.  Red solid or plaid or perhaps scrappy – but red will set this off so nicely!

And that TEXTURE!  I’m as tickled with it as she is.

Don’t fear the denim!

Don’t fear the blend fabrics -

Or the slinky ones.

(Just stabilize the heck out of them!)

Have fun with your creativity.

Explore the possibilities.

Never say never.

And remember:

The Quilt Police are self appointed!

You don’t have to listen to them.

This morning on the way to work!

You can see the mama I’m sure – but can you tell there are two baby fawns behind her? Look closely!

They crossed the drive on my way down to the road from the cabin.  I stopped, just watching and taking a moment to not hurry and simply appreciate the beauty of nature. 

They looked back, not in a rush to run away – just far enough into the trees to be safe. 

And as I took my foot off the brake and let the weight of the van roll along by its own accord – no gas pedal required – a quiet descent down to the gate, the crunch of gravel beneath my tires, they meandered up through the trees headed wherever it is they go.

Have a lovely day, deer!  I plan to do the same!

Last night’s binding finish!

I love this texture too!

I still have the hanging sleeve and label to stitch down, but it’s coming.  There are a couple of other tops that need quilting, but I need to get home to Wallburg and grab more stash to make those backs, and they can wait. 

I have enough to do – and this will leave the long arm open for Mona to load something later today.

Yep!  Mona’s coming!  Another busy Mouth of Wilson weekend ahead!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Savor every sip of joy that comes your way-

Find it in the little things!

Have a lovely Thursday, everyone!