Watercolor Quilt Wallhanging 40×40
I have several things to share with you that I have been working on during the first few weeks of March. First, just let me say that I tried out for the position of a Bernina Ambassador, but I wasn’t selected. I knew they would be snooping around the blogs, so I kept the last post up longer than I usually do. While waiting on pins and needles to see who they might select, I kept myself busy with gratifying and creative endeavors.
I have been busy making samples for Lecien Fabrics using Radiant Girl Fabric:
Crop Top Vogue 1486 and Lekala Skirt (New Design) trimmed with Radiant Girl Fabric by Lecien Fabrics
teaching sewing lessons to young and old:
and faithfully working on each The Splendid Sampler blocks, that are posted every Thursday and Sunday.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy everything I am learning while creating each block. Which includes selecting the fabric, precision cutting, and scant 1/4 inch sewing of the tiniest pieces that make up each 6 inch block. All together I will make 100 blocks this year! And I’m not the only one, another 20,000 or so people are also making these blocks. We’ve got a lot to share and talk about on the social media sites related to The Splendid Sampler.
I have finally finished a quilted wall hanging using a Watercolor Quilt Kit that I purchased last year. I enlarged the original quilt of the sewing machine with boarders and spool blocks. Next, I did free motion quilting and decorative stitching to quilt and finish it. I made 6 inch wide continuous binding, folded it in half, stitched it to the front, then slip-stitched the folded edge to the back. Finally, I made two narrow sleeves along the top, so that I could slip a dowel inside and hang it from the middle, just like a picture. 
One other long term continuous project that I am working on is called a Temperature Blanket. I crochet the low and high temperature of each day according to a color scheme that I made up. So far, I haven’t missed a day since January 1st! 
Happy Sewing!
Wowsers, your wall hanging is beautiful! I wish I had your talent for putting fabrics together into images – well done!
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Thank you so much, Jo. I’m quite proud of it!
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Wow! I am always so impressed by your sewing talent!
Connie
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Thanks, Connie!
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I love that bunny dress and the cat with umbrella fabric is too cute. My mom is also crocheting the temperature blanket. I need to have her send me a picture so I can see how it is looking. 🙂
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I’d like to see it too! So far it’s been a lot of fun!
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Amazing..everything you do is colorful and inspiring! The bunny dress and the crop top are my favorites. What a great month you’ve had
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Thank you! It’s been a busy one, but I enjoy the projects immensely.
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Wow, your wall hanging is stunning, and I love the idea of a temperature quilt
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Thanks you so much for the compliment!
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Definitely Bernina’s loss. You are an amazing sewist and blogger.
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Thanks for the nice compliment!
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Love the sewing machine wall hanging! Sorry about the ambassadorship….I voted for you!
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