Today I attended a machine quilting class by Jamie Wallen. This is so how I think… free-form free-motion quilting. We worked with markers/pens & sketch pads and I’m in awe of what I learned. Just stunning!! I hope to make some samples soon and will show you.
These are shots from Jamie’s samples —
I learned how to do all this!!! 🙂
But in all the free-motion work I’ve done, I’ve never tried feathers. I love feathers. Just never taken the time. I’m so glad I waited to be taught correctly. 🙂
Here are some of the drawings I did. The only guidelines we had were the square outlines for the 2 on the right. Of course, I need to practice more but I can’t wait to graduate to thread in my machine. 🙂
He also taught a lot about the machines. There were several machines represented there (I was the only one w/o a long-arm) and he gave so much information on care and adjustments.
At the class, a lady diagonally across from me said at lunch that I looked familiar. I told her where I’m from which is far from where I was for this class. Then she asked if I had kids. Yes, but we homeschooled them (I was thinking she knew us from area sports or ? ) . She asked where they were born and when I said 1 town and then the other town in HRMs, she nodded.
So… my High Risk doctor during my pregnancy with JP is her boss, she is the Physician’s Assistant. I said my son is 18 years old! She remembers me! I’m picking my brain still to remember! Mostly I had the Residents for my doctors and their nurses. I told a bit of my story with JP and my time at the hospital. Then she asked how he is. I was so thrilled to say he is fine and bright and a bean pole!! 🙂 I’m going to dig up some pictures to show her at class tomorrow.
I got home at 6:15 tonight to be greeted by wonderful news that a SL mom had her baby today and named her nearly after our Miss K. Middle name is Joy for the new baby. 🙂 That gives me tears…..
I’m more confirmed in my machine choice for several reasons I learned today. That makes me happy! And I’m more anxious for the day to come.
What a wonderful day!! Must get a good night’s sleep!
and sew on... 
That’s a lot to digest in one day but since you’re now so knowledgeable ;), can I bring my current project so I don’t have to pull my hair tomorrow with this free motion stuff? I know, practice, makes more practice, makes more practice and then almost perfect, right?
That PA has an amazing memory! What fun to meet her again. And also fun to have K’s namesake. They’ll have to meet someday. Great quilt stuff too, of course.
Can’t believe I made your blog! 🙂 Have gotten wonderful comments on her name.
Wow, that is some amazing stitching!
And how cool that someone on SL used a nearly K name!
Those are beautiful patterns for stitching. Wow.
Wow—the quilting stuff amazes me!! Looks like fun. I love K’s name–how exciting that a SL mom just had a baby. I’m back on the forums as of a couple of days ago, I’ve missed so much.
Wow….to all of it. So glad you had a wonderful day. I can feel your excitement clear over here!
Such gorgeous samples – love the fabric and the feathered quilting. Sounds like an awesome day 🙂