peglu Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Got a tune up on the machine and table, learned a bit about body mechanics, and voila. I am on my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 and this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 and this. I shouldn't have put pebbles in the bottom part, but, just practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Peggy it looks like Dave got that machine all set for you! Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Look at you go. What did you learn about body mechanics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merelling Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 It looks great:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Very pretty! Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Well Coleen, to make a long story short, I learned that I can push my machine along with a very light touch and use my body to create the motion. I also learned to look ahead, where I want to go, not where I am, and I learned to count, repeat the movements in my head, or make up something to say to myself to keep me in 'beat'. I was strong arming my machine and dragging it across the quilt. This is sooo much easier. Dave really should teach a class. I learned so much in the 1/2 hour he spent with me just 'showing me a few things'. I think that after I ppp about 4 more of these, I will be able to put them on the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Dave really is great. Sounds like a lot of good information. I'm going to try it and see if it helps me. Thanks Peg. They are going to look great on a quilt, they're looking pretty good right now. Please post a pic of the quilt when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Peggy Congratulations, your feathers look great !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Please share your knowledge. Inquiring minds want to know. PS: Beautiful work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I agree, your feathers look smooth and shapely!!!!! You go, girl!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan did it Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Peggy, these feathers are awesome, are you doing these totally freehand??? I would love these lessons on body mechanics . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 The feathers are a stencil that I traced with my blue markers. I'm pretty sure I will NEVER be able to do these totally freehand:P. But that's okay. I like using the stencils. It's awesome, because it gives you a basic form to follow. If you miss the lines, it's okay because you just blend it in the next feather. The amazing part for me is that I feel so much more comfortable with my machine. I think I may have had my AHH HAA moment. (finger's Crossed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Peggy , I am sew happy for you love your feathers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Wow...great feathers. I'm struggling with mine today...hot and cold with them. I know I'm in need of a tuneup myself...not me, my machine. Who's Dave? Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 OK I am a little out of the loop.... All this talk about "Dave" so I am guessing this is DeLoa's husband Dave??? Anyway, I am glad that you are in better spirits and that things are looking up for you, Peggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 WTG Peg!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 These really look great! Dancing with your Millie is the way to go for sure! Glad youhad a breakthroughn and. Millie got a spa day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Peggy, your feathers are looking very good. I think you're ready to put them in a quilt now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Beautiful feathers Peg, Dave is pretty handy with the machines and the video equipt. when DeLoa is teaching! Such a nice family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hey Gal Peg.. thats looking super good to me.. if I could do that well, I'd have them on the quilt for sure. You can be proud of yourself and the progress you've made just since getting a few tips. Am proud of you too! RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Those feathers look wonderful! Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 The feathers look beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Peggy, Looks fabulous. So glad Dave got you back on track. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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