Pillow Talk
Happy Wednesday!
The second session of the Embroidery Extreme class was an eye opening experience for me — I learned how to take my editing skills to the next level. I definitely have a new respect for those that digitize embroidery designs to sell — it’s much harder and time consuming than I thought it would be.
We spend our time in class using Embroidery software on our laptops, and do the stitch outs at home. Our assignment for session 2 was to find Valentine Day home decor word art pillows. We had to choose something we could re-create using designs we already owned.
Pillow 1 – XOXO. I edited parts of 4 different purchased designs to create the one design. I LOVE it 🙂 Amazing right?
Pillow 2 – Together Forever — three different purchased designs edited to create the one design
Pillow 3 – Hugs and Kisses- no editing on this. It is a purchased design. This was my first attempt at improv piecing. Definitely fun for me!
Design Frame – we also learned how to take a single design and turn it into a monogram frame. I tested it on a kitchen towel.
The machine I usually use for piecing is having problems. It’s 19 years old so I will be replacing it soon. In the meantime I’m using one of my embroidery machines for sewing. I’m learning how to use it — I tried the echo quilting foot on this mug rug – overtime I’ll get better, it was fun trying something new.
I also started a couple new projects:
Batik heart table runner for my daughter.
Scroll Heart Nine Patch Quilt: Yes, the hearts are machine embroidered applique. I used an ombre fabric for the hearts. I used some of the original Mama Said Sew fabrics and the Volume II Mama Said Sew fabrics by Sweetwater for Moda for this quilt.
Linking to Linky Tuesday with Free Motion By The River.
Happy Stitching 🙂
Well, wow! Look at you go! So many cute projects. I think you’re making the most out of your class.
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Thanks Wendy! My poor hubby is feeling ignored. I’m either sewing or at my computer 🙂
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Hi Karla! Wow – what a lot of fun you have shared in this post. Your class sounds just fabulous, and the teacher is really imparting a lot of knowledge your way. How cool to be able to incorporate features from other designs into something uniquely your own. That’s a talent!! And the end results are gorgeous. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thanks Roseanne! The teacher is a retired NASA Scientist ! She gives us a checklist to work from and it is extremely helpful!
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Beautiful projects! It sure looks like you are having fun and I think you are doing a great job with it! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Connie! I’m so loving every new technique she’s teaching us.
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Hi Karla,
Again, your digitizing class looks awesome!!! It’s encouraging me to look at digitizing a lot more!
The projects you have created are fantastic!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Hi Gail, the class is fun and I’m learning lots, I’m enjoying editing/combining designs more than digitizing. Happy Quilting!
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Awesome!
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Thanks Tierney! I feel like a kid with a new toy ♥♥
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