Welcome to the first day of The Winter Blues Blog Hop. I’m excited about this hop because it’s all about the blues. My favorite color next to black. Thank you Carla at Creatin’ in the Sticks for putting together this blog hop. I can’t wait to see all the blue creativity.
When this hop was announced I knew right away what fabric I was going to use. Edyta Sitar’s Something Blue. The perfect pattern to go with it was Winter Trio also by Edyta Sitar.
As I started to put it together, I began to vary a little from the directions. I’m not much for raw edge applique unless the pieces have been laser cut. I also like some texture added. So as I began to put the top together I started to change things.
I turned the edges under and hand sewn the pieces down with Valdani and Gentle Arts thread using the button hole stitch.
Instead of the appliqued berries I used some old blue buttons that I had in my vintage button stash.
A couple were dirty but I just left them like that. Adds charm I think.
The wall hanging before quilting
The wall hanging after quilting.
This was the first time I have machine quilted with my new Bernina using the stitch regulator. It’s supposed to help have even stitches. Well, let me tell you, I still have uneven stitches. Ha! That’s okay though cause I’m not the best at coming up with the right quilting designs anyway. I do love it. I think it turned out so pretty. The machine quilting will get better eventually I’m sure.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. It’s going to be a great hop. I can’t wait to visit all the other bloggers today and this week. Be sure to stop by Carla’s blog everyday after visiting the day’s line up of bloggers for her giveaway from the Fat Quarter Shop.
Monday, January 20th
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That is just beautiful! I like the changes you made, and have you looked at any berries lately? They all need washing. LOL This is just gorgeous.
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Thank you! Great point about the berries. I ddin’t think of that. lol
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Such a pretty project, I love my stitch regulator, it’s the one thing that keeps me out of doing quilting in the hoop as it really improved my FMQ, but I do admit it took some time also to really get it down. I do like the fact that I haven’t broken a needle yet by using it over just plain FMQ… LOL Good to see you!!
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Thank you! Good to see you too. Hope things have been going well. Yeah, the demos make the stitch regulator look so easy. I have some quilts that need quilting. Maybe I will get some good practice. 🙂
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Such a pretty quilt! And congrats on your stitch regulator & new Bernina. I’m sure that it will get easier with more practice.
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Thank you. That’s what I’m hoping for. Hopefully my patience holds up. lol
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What a sweet project for the Hop!!
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Thanks!
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Your fabric selection is gorgeous! I have to find this fabric.
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Thanks! It’s call Something Blue and it’s still available on Edyta’s website. laundrybasketquilts.com
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Congratulations on such a pretty finish
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Thank you!
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That is absolutely awesome. I love all the little details and yes…dirty buttons you added. Your quilting looks fantastic too. I keep eyeing a new Bernina! 😉
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Thank you! It’s my first Bernina. Sewing on has been a bit of a challenge.
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Lovely work and I am a button lover – they add charm to a piece.
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Thank you. Yes, they do add so much charm. I so happy you like it. 🙂
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This is so pretty! I love your quilting, I can’t tell that the stitches are uneven at all 🙂 The applique is so pretty and the buttons are just perfect for it.
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Thank you so much. I’m so happy you like it.
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Your quilt is very nice. And making your own alterations in a pattern, makes it more your own.
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Thank you. I love to change up a pattern.
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Hi Michelle, what a lovely quilt. Your free motion quilting will come along with practice. It`s looking good already!
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Thank you so much. Such a sweet comment.
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What gorgeous fabric! Love those blues! Beautiful wall hanging! I especially like the vintage buttons you added. Very impressed with your quilting job. Your Bernina did good!
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Thank you. Edyta Sitar’s lines of fabric are so beautiful. Learning to sew and quilt has been a challenge but I’m slowly getting it.
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Gorgeous. Love the pattern, fabrics and the blue buttons. I think your quilting looks mighty awesome.
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Thank you so much.
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Totally delightful. Edyta Sitar fabrics are wonderful. Your use of vintage buttons adds so much charm.
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Thank you. Yes, her fabrics are so beautiful. I love the charm of vintage things.
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This is beautiful. Love those shades of blue and the buttons are perfect!
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Thank you so much.
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Very pretty! The quilting looks great.
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Thank you so much.
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Love it! Great job!
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Thank you.
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That’s a wonderful design/quilt. I really do like the buttons, too. Winter blues are being chased away.
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Thank you. It is a great design to chase the blues. 🙂
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Love that you added the blue/gold fabric to the mix. It really makes the design stand out!
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Thank you. I love a blue and gold combo,
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I like your wall hanging! And I really love the buttons!
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Thank you so much.
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Beautiful. I like the hand stitching, the birds, mittens and buttons.
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Thank you. Edyta Sitar’s patterns are wonderful.
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I love the way you used buttons for the berries.
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Thank you. I think the vintage buttons adds so much.
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love your interpretation of this pattern. I didn’t have much luck using that wonderful quilting foot. They tell me I need to practice, but I don’t want to put in the time. I’m sure you will master it in no time.
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Thank you so much. I hope to get the quilting mastered. I have several quilt tops to practice. 🙂
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I do love your wall hanging and the use of those vintage buttons brought a smile to my face 😄 Carol
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Thank you so much. I’m so glad 🙂
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Oh wow this is a gorgeous quilt! Love the whimsical look with the mittens, and the buttons add so much. I also really like the snowflake quilting.
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Thank you so much. I’m so happy you loved it. Edtya Sitar’s patterns are so wonderful.
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Pretty wall hanging, so winter themed. Edyta’s fabrics are always so pretty too.
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Thank you. Yes, I love all of Edyta’s fabrics.
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Such a charming decorative wall hanging! Love the blue holly leaves!
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Thank you so much.
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What a gorgeous quilt, and applique my favorite! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Thank you so much. I love applique too.
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Wall hanging is so sweet and charming!
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Thank you so much.
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Awww, I love this wall hanging and the addition of the buttons is a win for sure. Stitch regulators take a little while to get used to, but it will come and you will love it I’m sure. Thanks for joining the Winter Blues Blog Hop!
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Thank you and thanks also for hosting. I enjoyed participating. It will take some practice for sure but I hope to get it figured out.
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Wonderful quilt! You will get the hang of the regulated stitches. It takes a little time but I love mine.
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Thank you so much. It is a bit different than quilting with my Viking.
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What a lovely wall hanging!!! You did a great job with the whole thing, including the quilting. Thanks for participating in The Winter Blues Blog Hop and showing off your eye candy!
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Thank you so much.
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Great wallhanging! I think your quilting turned out very nice and I like the design.
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Thank you.
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Lovely Wall Quilt and I really like your creative changes to the pattern. Thank you for Winter Blues hopping. ❤
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Thank you so much.
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I love the techniques you used on this beautiful wall hanging and how much dimension it has. It really is lovely! As for the stitch regulator, I’m not the best with it either but I keep trying. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much. I don’t know how long it will take. I’m going to keep trying too. 🙂
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Hi Michelle! So glad you started off the hop with all of this gorgeous applique. WOW! It looks beautiful. And, I am interested in your comment about the stitch regulator. I didn’t know it was possible to override it – that may not be the correct term, and I really only have a vague idea of their purpose. I often wondered if that would ‘help’ me with more even quilting. Because I can be uneven with the best of them!! HAHA! I enjoyed your post very much, especially the addition of the buttons and their charm. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thank you so much. You are so sweet. I’m not sure why my stitches were uneven. It may have something to do with how the fabric is moved. Not sure but I hope to eventually get it figured out.
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Lovely wall hanging and fun blue fabrics. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
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Thank you.
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Very pretty. Your stitches looks wonderful. The buttons are a cute touch. Thanks for brightening the winter blues … 🙂 Pat
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Thank you.
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Perfect winter wall hanging! Love the stitching and buttons!
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Thank you.
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It’s beautiful! Your applique is lovely and your quilting looks great! (I quilt with a stitch regulator too and my stitches are not perfectly even either–you are not alone. The regulator helps but is not perfect, by any means.)
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Thank you. It’s good to know that I”m not the only one with uneven stitches while using the regulator. 🙂
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Your wall hanging is so sweet and charming! Love the buttons.
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Thank you so much.
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A perfect wall hanging! I love the clever use of buttons – I’ll have to remember that!
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Thank you so much.
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