Remember back when I posted about making a quilted purse/tote that featured machine embroidery applique for Babylock Tech:
I needed to make a few more samples in different colorways/fabric styles, so my first one up was in traditional fabrics and in pinks:
I am really liking this notion of “framing scenes” as in that center section. I used the new Hobbs Tuscany wool/cotton blend batting for this one and I am in love with the texture it creates. Here are some close ups of it:
I love all that texture! Since I was trying to create a variety of styles/colors of purse/totes, I made one in yellows/greys/blacks. Here’s what the front section looked like:
Here’s what it looks like from the backside:
…and then I went back in and hyperquilted those side feather things:
My next one is my current favorite. It’s a grey background with purple flowers and I think this quilting came out the best:
Here’s what it looked like with just the bare bones of a frame started:
…and here are what the lower corners look like:
…and the upper corners:
And this is the whole center section:
Grey is a very popular color now and it has never been a favorite of mine. Working with this grey and purple has been fun, though, and I may be a new convert!
Looks like you and Georgette are having a wonderful time!
These are great. I too love that gray. I went looking for it in your shop. What’s this fabric?
wow! absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ooh – these give me great ideas. You are always an inspiration. I especially love that feathery fill in the background on the pink tote…beautiful! 🙂