Daisy Inspiration

Last weekend my boys (husband and son) made their way to Adelaide to watch their favorite football team play in a final game.  Much to their dismay their team was annihilated.  However, something good has come from their trip away as it gave me the perfect excuse to fill in time by visiting my local patchwork store. 

One of my closest patchwork stores is Patchwork House, and I like to drop in occasionally just to see and touch what is on the shelves.  This visit I was inspired by and purchased this medium weight fat quarter.

Furthermore, this fabric immediately struck a chord.  I knew instantly how I could use this fabric as a feature and practice my free motion quilting on my new sewing machine.  It is 100% cotton fabric embossed with a daisy flower and an overall slightly crinkled texture.

I have really enjoyed finding fabric from my stash to compliment the new purchase and have pieced together a strip of fabrics to feature in the new quilt that I am now free motion quilting.

I have yet to feel comfortable with the whole free motion quilting process, but using the daisies embossed in the fabric as a guide has made it so much easier. It has provided me with insight into my new machine and a better feeling of the motion required to obtain smooth curves and even stitches.

The Daisy Chain Quilt is progressing well.  I am ever so pleased with how the quilting is going, and hope to show a finished product soon. I guess it is all about just doing it, and practicing.