I'm in business!

 

I got my first order on the 4th of July! A co-worker of Bill's asked me to quilt a quilt for her parents' 50th anniversary.  It was a 69"x69" quilt.  Around its border were blocks that different family members had signed.  In the center was a machine embroidered block with their name.  I decided to use a pantograph that had hearts in it.  It was a littler un-nerving to be working behind the machine.  That's where I stand when I use pantographs.  The laser light is on the back of the machine and I have that light follow the pantograph, which is on the frame table.  Bill stood in front of the frame and watched as I sewed.  I had to be careful to not stitch over the beautiful embroidered block.  I meandered in the sashing between all of the border blocks.  I used a variated thread, which showed up beautifully on the back of the quilt.  I really had fun with it- and appreciated Bill cheering me on.