FNSI Results - November

Third Friday of the month meant FNSI and I had definite plans for it (and for once they were actually followed!).

During the afternoon I got some work done on the secret socks...

I'm definitely a convert to Socks Yeah yarn, great colours and works up beautifully.

Then I bit the bullet and set up my new sewing machine, the Janome 1600PQC. It's mainly meant for use with my sewing frame but I can't put that up at the moment.

The machine is an absolute beast, took ages to thread up (still can't figure the auto needle threader) and even on slow it sees amazingly fast.

First up some practice and checking there was no residual oil.

If you look closely you might be able to see the stitching, I practiced some stars as I was to use them on a couple of upcoming quilts.

And then on to the main event...

Using the monster machine to free motion quilting the monster quilt. Hard to show but got a good chunk done.

If you missed this Friday's FNSI there is a bonus second FNSI next Friday.

Secret Socks

For the first time in ages I've decided to make Xmas presents for various people. So far I haven't been able to share anything on here in case a recipient sees them. My latest item, a pair of socks, I can share, my problem now is I'm having to knit themthe secret as it's for my boyfriend.

Socks on a train

Socks on a bus

Luckily there's also his work Xmas party night and I have a night away, along with a few other opportunities so they should get finished.

For information the yarn is Fyberspates Coop Knits Sock Yeah in DK, lovely to work with and makes a lovely fabric.

Dragon Quilt Finished

I have finally finished the dragon jelly roll race quilt.

And by basting more carefully and more thoroughly I seem to have avoided too many pleats on the back.

Not that you can or can't see them from this photo!

The quilt was made with a Lewis and Irene Dragons jelly roll. The binding is some random red spotted fabric that my friend spotted which goes well considering the tiny scraps of fabric I had to coordinate it with.

Now to get it in the post.