Dog and Cat FMQ continued again

Well, I completed the sides of this quilt and started on the top and bottom sashing and borders. For the sashing, I went with a shell-wave in a line, and rotated it to fill the space. I like how this turned out!

For the top and bottom border, I needed to fill this wide area with something fairly dense to fill the space and to balance the quilting. I was inspired by the batik fabric to stitch something flowing and organic.

So I did a stitch that looks like long grasses waving in the wind. Or wood grain. Or seaweed. I like it as well.

Next up, I need to fill the dog and cat silhouettes!

Dog and Cat FMQ continued

I have started FMQing the sides of this quilt. I want the stitching to recede and for the fabric to take the starring role. I am using a curving-wave-type stitch.

A variation is going into the sashing. I LOVE this King Tut thread!

A close-up. Aren't those kitties sweet?

Quilting on dog and cat

I have layered and basted the dog and cat quilt for the Stokes County Humane Society. I spray basted this one, which is a new thing for me. I had tried spray basting in the past, but evidently had used too much spray! I am trying again, using just a spritz, and I have to say, it was much easier and much less messy. I loaded the machine with a new needle and decided to quilt this one with some King Tut cotton thread I have on hand. 

I am using the variegated beige on top and the solid Ecru YLI thread in my bobbin. I am such a rebel! I rarely use the same thread in top and bobbin anymore. And guess what, I doubt the "quilt police" will show up and issue me a citation for doing it this way!

Since the center is appliqued, I did an echo stitch around the dog and cat. Then, since this quilt was designed to be focusing on the fabric and the applique, and I want the stitching to recede, I am doing a meandering stitch in the ground. 

Aren't the dogs in the background cute? Next up, what stitch design to use in the side panels.