Too Many...

Ever have that feeling where you feel like you're sewing a lot but not having anything to show for it? I'm in that mode right now. I've been jumping between so many projects that I've been feeling like I haven't been doing much sewing at all. I did make the next three blocks for my block exchange with my sister. I can't share those yet though. But here is something that I can share....

I decided to turn my first paper pieced block into a pillow cover. I purchased more of the Northcott solid to add a border to make this pillow cover for a 20" pillow form. 

So then came the part of figuring out how to quilt it....

I flipped through my copy of Free Motion Quilting with Angela Walters and decided to try out some pebbles. I decided that I would put pebbles in the background around the star.

I practiced on paper first.

And then on some fabric.

Then I started on my pillow cover. I was completely terrified. I put on Matchbox Twenty and started making pebbles....

It's far from perfect but the overall effect is grand :)

Here's a picture of the back which will not be visible when the pillow cover is complete.

I am pretty happy with this, even with all the mistakes ;)