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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Project Quilting.... a new year, a clean slate, and another piece of art


Project Quilting  link has begun a new season... the prompt this week is "clean slate" and use of the color white,...

the unquilted top 
I love color. I decided to write the quote on a printed quilt label fabric letting those colors inspire me
the quote found on google, may be from "hunting Louise"
using brush markers I wrote out the words, and after borders were on, put paper behind the words and sewed in the marker area with sparkly black threads. Then tore off the stabilizer paper before quilting


 

at which point my janome gem ("I was never meant to use metalic thread" said the machine) seized up and the flywheel refused to turn. DH and I took apart as much as we could, dug around, kicked it like a soda pop machine who refused to drop the can NOT REALLY) and some how, with the help of angels, got it running again a day later. 
challenges....
it wouldn't even try until I changed the needle in last resort, but then slogs along with cotton threads
quilted with metallic sparkling threads plus 50 weight cotton ones, binding machine dong in a REALLY sparkly teal fabric, and,..
the quote means so much to me
I hoped to add beads but ran out of steam... maybe later maybe much later! for now it's finished and displayed on our entry hall table easel
12" X 14" 


I finished the machine quilting on a hexie landscape this week...
backing is felt
and looked for my dragonfly blocks to make a center for this year's round robin challenge
YEA! found them! 


I've been taking a lot of photos in anticipation of finding a class to teach me more about amending photos. 

Where is that class? the one that caters to the non- tech person? 



wow couldn't be easier to paint... could be done on fabric too...

I'll be working on my dragonfly center this week hopefully, God willing and machine don't fail


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28 comments:

  1. DVArtistJanuary 10, 2026 at 10:54 AM

    Yes, everyday is a fresh start. I love that.

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  2. scraphappyJanuary 10, 2026 at 12:09 PM

    Glad that you were able to rescue your machine. Love the dragonfly blocks on your design wall. Looks like your new year is a lovely fresh start.

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful and charming, even without beads!

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  4. Danice GJanuary 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM

    So true, very inspirational and pretty quilt.

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  5. DukeJanuary 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM

    Love your beautiful new project and the quote!

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  6. Gwyned TrefethenJanuary 11, 2026 at 3:07 AM

    Metallic thread is such a temptation, but oh, so temperamental. My own PQ 17-1 includes metallic thread. Finally, it went through like a dream. My trick(s). 1. I used a metallic needle with a big eye. I think it was size 90. 2. Put 6 lines of Sew Aid down the spool. Forget the instructions to use sparingly. 3. My Bernina has two tiny sponges atop the machine just before you start threading it. They are there to add Sew Aid. I add 2 - 3 drops. 4. Actually, it should be number 1, I had just done my regular maintenance clean out of the machine and oil, remove lint accumulation and stray thread.

    So glad you persisted and got the machine back in order. It's a lovely interpretation of this week's PQ.

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  7. JeanieJanuary 11, 2026 at 5:26 AM

    This is glorious! Love the color. (And I used to paint on fabric all the time. I should do that again!)

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  8. grammajudybJanuary 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM

    What a great creation. So pretty and sparkly. I need to decide on a center square for SAHRR also.

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  9. Tigger's MumJanuary 11, 2026 at 1:43 PM

    I love those dragonflies and the colours you have done them in.

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  10. Magpie's MumblingsJanuary 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM

    Metallic threads are a brute to sew with - either by machine or by hand. Glad you got your machine working again. I'm intrigued by your dragonfly blocks and will be watching to see what you do with them.

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  11. MelvaJanuary 12, 2026 at 12:41 PM

    I love the sentiment of the quote and the colors. <3 Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.

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  12. Mel BeachJanuary 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM

    A lovely start to your PQ challenges!!

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  13. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéJanuary 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM

    I love the quote and your mini quilt, very charming! Love the dragonflies too, it's going to be a pretty SAHRR center! Thank you for sharing your creative and inspiring projects, and linking up.

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  14. SandyJanuary 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM

    Yes, everyday is a new start. It's always exciting to see what it's the start of. In your case, always fun and interesting color combinations to look forward to. Happy crafting.

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  15. SaraJanuary 14, 2026 at 7:42 AM

    I try to remind myself that a new day can be a fresh start. Your little quilt is just perfect to display and be a reminder. Those dragonflies will make a wonderful start for SAHRR. I'm still trying to choose something from my orphan block box.

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  16. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJanuary 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM

    That is so pretty, LeeAnna! I love the saying and the pretty, sunny faces that surround it. Great finish!

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  17. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsJanuary 15, 2026 at 9:57 AM

    Great sentiment for your quilt...and perfect...every day IS a fresh start! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great week.

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  18. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterJanuary 15, 2026 at 12:27 PM

    Your Project Quilting quilt is the perfect way to start off the new year! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2026/01/14/wednesday-wait-loss-467

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  19. Maria MedeirosJanuary 16, 2026 at 8:11 AM

    happy Friday! I love your quilts! They would also make lovely journal covers and protectors! Even book pockets. So lovely! have a magical and wonderful weekend! Much love, peace and good health. :)

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  20. ChristineJanuary 16, 2026 at 8:56 AM

    Lovely work!

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  21. DVArtistJanuary 16, 2026 at 9:52 AM

    Oh thank you for sharing this post with FFO and have a very nice weekend.

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  22. Fundy BlueJanuary 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM

    How frustrating to have your machine size up, Leeanna! But you perished, adapted, and created a beautiful piece. Every day is a fresh start. Happy creating. ❤️

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  23. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaJanuary 18, 2026 at 7:11 AM

    You have a special way of elevating every sewing project you tackle. This is amazing and what a perfect sentiment too, LeeAnna.

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  24. Alycia~QuiltygirlJanuary 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM

    Love the center - and the color to make the Clean Slate pop!! Very nice. Have you looked at adobe to see if they have a tutorial for your photo question?

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  25. The Joyful QuilterJanuary 19, 2026 at 11:20 AM

    Super cute entry for the Clean Slate prompt, LeeAnna!!

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  26. DVArtistJanuary 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM

    Once again, thank you for sharing this with. Sunday in the Art Room always wants to see different types of art. Hope you are well today.

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  27. ChristineJanuary 25, 2026 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely

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  28. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsJanuary 26, 2026 at 12:41 AM

    Lovely work, I appreciate how much time is put into these projects.. everyday sure is a fresh start.

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