The best laid plans and all that... A Furtle Through May.
Happy First of June and thank you for stopping by to catch up with Boo and me as we furtle our way back through May. It was a bit of a mixed month for us but thankfully with more highlights than low points, and I've actually been more productive than I usually am at this time of year... My main focus has been to plough on with the fpp Highland Cow for my island-dwelling friend and I have to say that the quilting part has actually gone quite smoothly. If I want anything to look at all reasonable, it has to be walking foot for me but that's ok. For the cow, I decided to pick out the detail on the head by quilting alternative sections (I think this gives it a little extra texture) and then tackle the background with sweeping trails of leaves. Quilting to pick out the forelock Leaves leaves and more leaves Basic leaf shapes are simple and confidence-giving, and I think the cow looks like she's peering through a hedge! And for the first time ever, I have no r...