Tomiko wanted one more quilt lesson, so a long arm session was scheduled. I made a whole cloth quilt to make a good "canvas" for practicing a lot of quilting patterns. She selected a minky back because she loves soft things. The main fabric of the quilt was a cartoon print of animals working in laboratories, perhaps a bit juvenile for a 13-year old girl, but Tomiko spent a few weeks at a science camp at Sonoma State this summer, so at least the science theme was appropriate. I used a bright pink fabric from my inventory to complete the quilt and I used it as the binding.
Tomiko was a natural at long arming. She mastered it quickly and did a superb job. It was fun watching her get in the groove of long arming.
Size: 55" x 80" Single bed size
Quilting: Various styles including straight lines, cursive e's and l's, loop-de-loops, meanders, and squares. Meanders were her favorites. Used purple polyester thread (Omni from Superior Threads-named "Purple Jewel"). Free form quilting. 5 bobbins. Quilting by Tomiko and Patty.
Backing: Tan minky with woven "dots" from my inventory.
Quilting: Various styles including straight lines, cursive e's and l's, loop-de-loops, meanders, and squares. Meanders were her favorites. Used purple polyester thread (Omni from Superior Threads-named "Purple Jewel"). Free form quilting. 5 bobbins. Quilting by Tomiko and Patty.
Backing: Tan minky with woven "dots" from my inventory.
Batting: 100% polyester, Soft and Bright by Warm Company. This is the best polyester batting we ever bought. I will have to buy more.
Binding: Bright pink print from my stash.Pattern: Whole cloth, 2 pieces sewed together lengthwise.
Piecing by Patty.
Pinned into frame August 17, 2015. Quilting on long arm quilter August 19, 2015. (Tomiko).
Binding by Patty.
QC by Spencer.
Quilted Dog
Location:County Lines Quilts
