Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Quilting - But Not as We Know It

I like when ideas fall into my head without thought or endless pondering. How I planned to quilt the hexie cushion cover came to me yesterday. It might not suit all, but I do feel it will suit the recipient - and it will hold the layers together which it is all about after all.

I think I will let the stitching do the talking for me. Easiest way.


I embroidered flowers, or parts of flowers, all around the charcoal border. I just went free hand and stitched what I wanted, only staying within the rainbow colour scheme.

For the hexagon part of the cushion I did one flower, on the really dark purple hexagon. The rest I am 'tying' down with three simple stitches, at the corners where three hexagons meet. I have a lot more of these to do still.


Besides being happy with this 'quilting', I am feeling really virtuous because I cleaned my oven today. That does not happen often. Thankless task. I cook. A lot. It just gets dirty again really quickly. But this time I have an ace up my sleeve. I purchased one of those Teflon coated oven liners. Next time round I should just be able to pull that thing out, clean it and shove it back in. Job done! Yes, I am more than capable of ignoring the racks and telling myself if the bottom is clean then all of it is clean. Really, perfection is highly overrated.

Susan
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36 comments:

  1. Di22 August 2012 at 17:59

    Now I am eager to see the complete hexie cushion with the quilting! Di x

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  2. Tina22 August 2012 at 18:10

    Me, too! The flowers are fantastic!

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  3. Catherine22 August 2012 at 18:30

    Love the embroidery. I have a teflon liner for my cooker - best thing that ever happened to me

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  4. Sarah22 August 2012 at 18:37

    Gorgeous quilting sweets, and yeah, I want one of them liners cos I attempted an oven clean the other day and only managed to shift about 60% of the black....

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  5. Anonymous22 August 2012 at 18:55

    So, so lovely! What a creative addition!

    I'm just going to pretend I didn't see the stuff about your oven, just as I'm pretending not to see any stuff in my own oven.

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  6. Charlotte22 August 2012 at 19:08

    that looks fab!

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  7. Nikki22 August 2012 at 19:44

    inspired quilting, can't wait to see the final reveal.

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  8. Little Island Quilting22 August 2012 at 19:48

    My recommendation http://www.ovenu.co.uk/ - that'll free up even more quilting time.

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  9. Nat at Made in Home22 August 2012 at 19:54

    I see what you mean by stitching came whilst doing the piecing together! Oven cleaning... Yeah that should begone one day...

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  10. Cindy22 August 2012 at 20:50

    Fantastic! I love the little three stitch tie down and the light green and light purple flowers. What a fantastically unique idea, Susan!

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  11. Pippa Parsons22 August 2012 at 20:54

    love the quilting, such inspiration

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  12. thea22 August 2012 at 21:23

    I agree with all the other comments. Very nice "quilting". Can't wait to see the whole thing .. what does the back look like?

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  13. Marit22 August 2012 at 21:24

    I am loving the direction this project is taking!

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  14. Nicky22 August 2012 at 21:32

    Heavenly! It may not be for everyone but is certainly is for me!

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  15. Katy Cameron22 August 2012 at 21:42

    Loving the quilting, haven't you give this a back yet? :oPPP

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  16. Sheila22 August 2012 at 21:43

    100% with you on the oven cleaning.
    Your stitching is beautiful.

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  17. Susan22 August 2012 at 21:47

    Beautiful!! Perfect! Really! Who cleans ovens???

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  18. Shay22 August 2012 at 21:55

    I havent cleaned my oven in a very very long time so kudos to you my friend. Im sending you a virtual gold star.

    I love the quilting on the hexie project. I think colourful and happy flowers were totally the way to go !

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  19. Anonymous22 August 2012 at 22:21

    Ooh yes I like that quilting!

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  20. Kirsten22 August 2012 at 23:26

    The stitching looks beautiful Susan- love how you have matched the flower colours!

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  21. Lucy | Charm About You23 August 2012 at 00:06

    LOVE the stitching!! The flowers look fabulous and those corner stitches are really cute!
    I chuck the racks in the dishwasher ;) Oh and since I'm pregnant I can't use oven cleaner, so that's my excuse!! x

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  22. Beth23 August 2012 at 00:13

    Ooh, I can't wait to see the reveal! It looks fantastic!

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  23. Anonymous23 August 2012 at 00:15

    Hmmm very cheeky sneak peak today miss! but I adore what I see!! Those flowers are gorgeous!

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  24. Judith, Belfast23 August 2012 at 00:25

    I just keep tin foil in the bottom of my oven and chuck it & replace it every so often! Love what you're doing to the hexies!Jxo

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  25. Kristy QP23 August 2012 at 02:21

    Oh your hand quilting looks beautiful! Love the little flowers!

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  26. Marg23 August 2012 at 03:52

    I love the hand quilting, those flowers are beautiful, perfect.
    Yuck to cleaning ovens.

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  27. Shontelle23 August 2012 at 05:23

    They look great. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole thing.

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  28. Leanne23 August 2012 at 06:03

    I really love that pillow, I think that you should send it to me. And I adore my self cleaning oven. A liner is the next best thing, great idea.

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  29. Kathy MacKie23 August 2012 at 07:09

    Love the free form flowers, such a more personal touch. I don't cook a lot and it still gets dirty-what's with that!

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  30. Pennie23 August 2012 at 10:51

    fantastic quilting- can't wait to see the finished article!

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  31. Unknown23 August 2012 at 12:28

    So so cute SusieQ!!!

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  32. Heather23 August 2012 at 13:47

    Love the quilting, perfect for a fairly small project. Can't wait for the final showing.

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  33. Archie The Wonder Dog23 August 2012 at 17:17

    Oh, I ADORE it!!! Oven cleaning? Urgh...any chance you can persuade the girls it's fun

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    1. Archie The Wonder Dog23 August 2012 at 17:19

      (I didn't press enter!!! Must have a ghost!)
      '...to play with a bicarb paste and the oven door?' Is what I was going to type before I was rudely interrupted ;o)

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  34. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com24 August 2012 at 16:44

    I L.O.V.E the way you quilted the cushion. Lucky recipient.
    Cleaning the oven...argh! Horrible and thankless job, just like dusting.

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  35. Sarah26 August 2012 at 09:39

    I love this quilting - can't wait to see the finished deal. I have one of those oven liners and I love it, love it.

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