Two and a half hours in and I’m whizzing along. I decided not to run before I can walk and am stippling the quilt. I know that isn’t very brave – but I’m still in the acquainting stage with my new Bernina and I kind of feel like I need to get a solid basis before I start doing the crazy stuff. But watch this space, I will get there!

For those who asked …. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE  the stitch regulator and the longer throat on the Bernina 820. Machine quilting on this machine couldn’t be more different than on my old Pfaff. I’m having a lovely time – the stitches are even and I have enough space so I’m not dealing with that horrible experience of trying to stuff a huge quilt into a tiny space. I think it helps too that I ordered Warm & Natural batting from the US, which isn’t as poofy as the only batting I can buy locally. It’s also cotton, which I like better.

All of which means that I’m already more than halfway through the quilting …..can you believe it!

So happy!!

and having an absolutely lovely time!

time for a quick coffee break and then I’ll be back into action…

By the way, if any of you want to send me a link or a photo of what you’re up to today, please do and I’ll put it in the next post!

back in a little while,

Helen

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