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First quilting project!

I did it!
I tried quilting and I'm quite happy with my little result:
This Mug Rug!

I was excited to discover my machine has a "quilting guide"  - who knew??
 (I've now had my machine for 7 years and am still discovering things about it!!)



I had fun stitching the wavy lines - nice to have a play around!

But am painfully aware that the corners of my binding need a little work!


Overall - I enjoyed my first foray into quilting, and will definitely be doing more!  If anyone has any simple quilting tutorials to recommend - please leave me a comment! I'm on the hunt!

For now I can enjoy my new pretty Mug Rug!

Just perfect for a cup of tea, homemade chocolate chip biccie. 

Jill

19 comments:

  1. MelissaOctober 20, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Awesome job! Congratulations :) Your mug rug is so adorable.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I just ordered some new sewing feet, great deal on Amazon about 8 different feet for $11, but they didn't come labeled so I don't know what many of them are for. Thanks to this post I now know that one of the pieces is the quilting guide. This will come in so handy. Now I just need to figure out which one is the button hole foot, the main reason I bought them to begin with!

    Lovely little mug rug!

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  3. FayOctober 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    It looks fantastic! Great job.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    It' just so cute, and I also feel rather peckish for a choc chip biccie now hehe, I think you've done a wonderful job good work.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    It' just so cute, and I also feel rather peckish for a choc chip biccie now hehe, I think you've done a wonderful job good work.

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  6. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeOctober 20, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Those wavy lines make me giggle! I'm definitely not a quilter...You, go girl!

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  7. edward and lillyOctober 20, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    oh how adorable, and I'm so impressed with your wavy lines!

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  8. Pam @Threading My WayOctober 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    A mug rug would be a good way to begin quilting. You've done a great job and I do like the wavy lines. I see you've joined the Solids Only Tote Challenge, so no doubt I'll run into you over there.

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  9. CecilyOctober 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    What a fantastic first quilting project! You're a natural! Can't wait to see what else you come up with. :)

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  10. Craft-a-BooOctober 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Great job!

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  11. VicOctober 20, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    That looks pretty bloody ace for a first try; well done!

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  12. MiriamOctober 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    That looks really good. I do a bit of quilting but just SUPER basic stuff.

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  13. Melanie Gray AugustinOctober 20, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    What lovely tea break eye candy!

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  14. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)October 20, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Great Job, Jill! This looks so cute :)

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  15. RieOctober 20, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I think it's fantastic and you should make more (for when it's in the wash)... and remember, Christmas is just around the corner too....

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  16. Lizzie BarbieOctober 20, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    It's awesome.

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  17. SVOctober 21, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful quilt!!! Try quilted coasters and mobile pouch, I have tried it as a beginner.Loved those wave stitches

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  18. bimbiOctober 21, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    very cute ! :)

    I made my first quilt using this tutorial (http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-make-ragged-squares-quilt.html)

    give it a try, good luck :) !

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  19. sascedarOctober 21, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    huh, that's what that stick thing is for. there you go! thanks for solving the mystery! your little quilt is very cute, and looks very well finished to me.

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