Spring Into Summer Embroidered Quilt

A co-worker and I are going to start making this quilt.  We are going to make it a lunch time project.  I think this is going to be a cute quilt.  However due to the fact that we are doing this on a budget (yes I said budget, I have wayyyyyyyy to may projects that I have purchased, but have not started or completed, however, that does not mean I will stop buying/starting/attempting more projects) and I am going to be embroidering it on a white background (she had bolts of white linen like fabric on hand so we decided to go that route), so it will probably be a wall quilt (not a fan of white fabric with a dog in the house.

http://sentimentalstitches.net/free-stuff/spring-into-summer-embroidered-quilt/

Birdie Stitches Embroidery BOM #3

Little Miss Shabby Birdie Stitches March block.  I decided to spice mine up with throwing in some clover and grass for a St. Patrick's theme.

Birdie Stitches Embroidery BOM #2

Here is my completed 2nd block on 2/16/11 (previously discussed this block of the month here).  I must say the embroidery process is getting faster.  The only slow part is picking the colors of thread.  I don't always want to use traditional colors for things, but you won't know what the colors look like until you stitch it (then pretty much it is there to stay, due to the holes in the fabric).  I found some new transfer pens at Joann's and I got them on sale, they are called Water Soluble Pencil by Clover and you get 3 different colors in the package.  I think I only ended up spending a few dollars and I really like them.  I used the gray one on this block, next time I will try the pink, just to see if there is a difference in being able to see the lines after a few days.  I am enjoying this stitch along.  Can't wait to see what March is about (maybe a St. Patty's day type theme).

Birdie Stitches Embroidery BOM #1

Here is my completed first block on 1/23/11 (previously discussed this block of the month here).  I actually completed it before the end of the month.  I saw so many wonderful blocks where the person filled in certain aspects on the project,  So I decided to give it a try and I filled in the ear muffs on the bird and the scarf on the snowman.  I have to really work at this as the stitches started to pucker (was not sure if it was me and my tight stitching or working on the hoop, most like me).  I will also try a different pattern transfer method.  After a few times of working with the block the white chalk started to disappear, which made it hard to find where to stitch.



Can't wait for block 2.

Birdie Stitches Embroidery BOM

Here is the fabric that I will be using for the Little Miss Shabby  Bridie Stitches BOM.  If you want to get into embroidery or if you already do, you should check this project out.  I am looking forward to making the quilt.  I found this Jelly Roll and gray fabric at Joann's on sale.  The jelly roll is by Fabric Central (that I have had about a year now) and the gray fabric (was purchased with a coupon earlier this week) is standard solid color quilters fabric.  I discovered that I have a lot of DMC floss so I can get underway with the project and I will decide later what the last border will be as well as the binding and backing.

I finished putting together the blocks so that I can embroider on them.

I decided to try a white chalk pencil to transfer the pattern.  I will see if it is difficult to stitch with the light color on the fabric.



Take Time To....Embroidery BOM

I am currently working on a BOM from Caroline of The Contented Quilter.  She is doing a serious of embroidery blocks dedicated to the concept of taking time to do....various things.  Here is my first attempt at it.  I plan to frame them individual and place them on a section of the wall in my craft room (always need a reminder to enjoy life).  I am still new to the embroidery stitches (not as similar to cross stitch as I thought)and I am sure that this could look better and I am sure that I will learn during this project.  On to block 2.