Bit of quilting!

First weekend of November I attended a hand quilting course.  Whilst the knowledge I gained was awesome, I was a little disappointed in that the shop that held it never stocked any quilting hoops, even after checking before the course that they did, and being told YES!  So I was a bit frustrated, as I could not practice with a hoop during the course, and had to wait for my mine to arrive, which I ordered when I got home!

So here is my new quilting hoop : -

I have posted both pictures, because whilst it looks like a normal embroidery hoop, the thickness is actually deeper in order to cope with the thickness of the quilt!

So I have done a bit of hand quilting, without the hoop, after all that I might add!  It is very subtle, but here it is :-

I decided to do this quilting with an invisible thread, as there are just so many colours I need to go across, and thought with the invisible it would look better!  It is very subtle, but that is almost the effect I wanted, so I am happy!

Diss Quilt Show

Today I drove out to Diss to see the Quilt Show.  I was not sure what to expect, but I can honestly say I was certainly NOT disappointed!!  I never shopped except for a christmas stocking kit I bought for Luke, which I need to make up!  Yes another christmas project!

The quilts on display were absolutely gorgeous, and I now realised, that whilst I think everyone was lovely in its own way, there is certainly a style I prefer!  Here are some pictures of what I took today!

 

These are just a few!  I came back totally inspired to create!  The knowledge that was available was awesome.  A very kind lady explained hexagons to me, how to cut and sew and the secretary of the club spent a good amount of time talking to me, for which I am totally grateful!

Thaank you for the wonderful day!

Next weekend, I am hoping to attend the Quilt Festival in Linton!