I have surprised myself

 A photo I have taken of Lexus

I have traced Lexus from the photo then printed it out on two pieces of paper making it larger then tracing it on to a white piece of fabric, then painting it so I can then applique it on a centre block for a lap quilt.   I painted the fabric then did the shading I have surprised myself with this.  I think I will now add some light highlights to her. 

May Update!!!!!

 I have not blogged for a while I a just a bit behind I am having to look after my 20 month old grand daughter and she is taking up a lot of my quilting time but she will grow up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

May's challenge by Leah Day was to practice some background or filler stitching.  She posted two designs, one curvy and one with angles.  The curvy one she named Double Stippling, and the angled one is called Railroad Tracks.

You can check put Leah Day intructions Here:

This sample is was stitched on my Janome 6600

 Back view of sample that was stitched on the treadle sewing machine

Front view of sample that was stitched on the treadle sewing machine

 My "Rose City Quilters" Tote and Gloat challenge entry for 2012

I CAN NOT GET INSPIRED BY THE CHALLENGE FABRIC

My second entry for "Rose City Quilters" Tote and Gloat challenge for 2012