The Bailey15 and I are getting to know each other. I loaded a flannel quilt and decided to free motion paisleys and use a piano key border. The stitch in the ditch that I did in the borders, I used a ruler, but everything else is me guiding the machine with no stitch regulator. I probably should have used a ruler for the piano keys, but I need to learn to guide the machine straight. I chalk marked the lines. I'm pleased with the paisley work other than I still need to get used to the feel of the Bailey so I can get more consistent stitches. I haven't yet found the right speed for me, but I'm getting there. We will eventually become good buddies, I'm sure.
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| Almost done. Need to turn for the other two borders. |
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| Front showing paisley |
I used a blue/white variegated thread on top - Superior's Fantastico.
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| Back showing paisley |
The back is also flannel, white with tiny blue dots. I used white 60wt poly thread from Marathon in the bobbin.
Keep on Stitchin'!!
Well from the looks of it your good buddies! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am enjoying (well mostly!) this getting to know each other phase!
ReplyDeleteWow Sue, great job with you new machine!! I do have to ask though, why will you have to turn it for the other 2 borders? I am still learning on my frame and since you are doing piano keys for the border, inquiring minds want to know!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy. I could have done the piano keys without turning...except for the fact that I did not have room on my frame to get to the sides! I loaded it sideways so there would be fewer passes, but it took up the whole frame length. My frame is a queen size the the length of this quilt is about 90 inches.
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