I finished my raspberry kawandi last month, and I keep forgetting to share the details with you! Sometimes it is hard to remember what I’ve put on Instagram versus what I’ve put on the blog.
I’ve been thinking of ways to incorporate some of my other studio tools into my process, and solve some of the challenges I had when working on my big kawandi. One of the challenges I addressed was batting shift. Easy enough – just do some basting. The other was to speed up the first row of stitches by using my sewing machine. The fabric pull was so fun. It is all loosely woven fabrics with interesting textures.
I started this piece back in November by loading the backing and batting onto my longarm. I smoothed the batting down, then placed a handful of print fabrics around the top and stitched them down.
Then I took it to my sewing machine and added the first row of pieces all the way around. I loved the fact that it is a hybrid technique.
So far, this has been my favorite piece to make. It was my take-along project all winter. It came with me everywhere while we were in Florida.
The size is 39″ x 44″ and is just about perfect. It’s a little small to cuddle under, but great for making. Large enough to play with colors, but small enough to finish in less than six months. I could probably do the whole thing in one month if I could concentrate, but I don’t work on one thing at a time.
Oscar tried it out and declared it perfect for his new baby sister. She’s been born, but doesn’t get to come home for 54 days. (I know, because I got my son to program a puppy countdown timer for me.) Pics soon! And yes, I found a cradle for her to nap in. I’ve realized that I enjoy being absurd. about my dogs.
Now, I’m off to prepare my step-outs for class on June 3rd. I’ll be teaching in-person with Rebecca’s Reel Quilters in Middletown, New Jersey.
What a beautiful qiuilt. I can see why it was your favourite!
The colors are fantastic in this piece; I can tell you had a lot of fun making it!