Cross Stitched Top -- Follow up
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I asked for suggestions on this top a while back in this thread
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...p-t213408.html
I had no idea what I was doing and pretty much hated the top. Because of the encouragement from the board, I went out of my comfort zone and tried some new things.
I did FMQ around the motifs. That was a PAIN! My MFQ foot really wanted to catch on the cross stitching. I even decided to try out feathers since I figure I can't ruin a top I hate. I'll have to say I am very pleased with my feathers. I had to draw them on first but what I stitched actually looks like a feather. I will try those again at some point.
Thanks to all of you who help me stretch my horizons. This top is now done only 26 years after I started it. I may not even hate it now. I don't love it, but it's OK.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...p-t213408.html
I had no idea what I was doing and pretty much hated the top. Because of the encouragement from the board, I went out of my comfort zone and tried some new things.
I did FMQ around the motifs. That was a PAIN! My MFQ foot really wanted to catch on the cross stitching. I even decided to try out feathers since I figure I can't ruin a top I hate. I'll have to say I am very pleased with my feathers. I had to draw them on first but what I stitched actually looks like a feather. I will try those again at some point.
Thanks to all of you who help me stretch my horizons. This top is now done only 26 years after I started it. I may not even hate it now. I don't love it, but it's OK.
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I think it's beautiful and I can see why you have a Love/Hate relationship! Long time and a big challenge. But I think you should be proud of yourself for stitching and FMQ. Even if you never "love" it you did a great job. Give yourself a pat on the back!
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