On the Frame

I finally loaded my split nine patch flimsy onto the frame yesterday and I got right into quilting it. My goal with this quilt is to practice control of the machine and I do feel a difference at this point compared to when I started on the quilt.

I am trying to be careful and pay attention to what I am working on instead of thinking about the last mistake or worrying about the next one but it is hard. I also seem to be playing a game of  'ditch, ditch, where is the ditch' and even though I am trying I am missing it fairly frequently. I guess that will be something that I will get better at with practice.

very happy with this block :)

I think I did pretty good with the quilting on this block but honestly as soon as I do a really good one the next one is often a mess. That is because I am so busy congratulating myself instead of focusing on what I am doing. ;)

I know that I will never be a quilting goddess and that is not my intention. My goal is to be able to confidently place whatever quilting design I choose onto a quilt and make it look somewhat decent. I am a human not a machine - nor a goddess - so there will never be a time when there are not any mistakes and I am definitely okay with that. :)

I got about half way through the quilting but I really needed to take a break. My shoulders were really hurting so I know I need to work on my posture as well. I hope to get back to it today or tomorrow and maybe even completely finish the quilting in one more session.

I can't wait to see how my quilt looks once it is off the frame!