When I started the 2025 declutter challenge (almost finished it!!) I chose this panel kit by Raggedy Ruff Designs as my reward, so I could do a bit of sorting and then a bit of sewing. I think last time I shared it with you I’d just stitched the backing. I love the way Andrea designs the background for her quilts, full of interest…

…that was back in January, then it got put on one side for a bit.

The next stage was to cut out all the applique bits, there’s lots of pieces, the nest did cause some confusion but I think I got there in the end. Andrea just holds the pieces in places whilst she stitches them down, I like to use a dab of fabric glue, just a little one.

The next stage is to just go round everything a couple of times, adding a little detail as you go. It’s all free motion embroidery, so some bits are better than others, but hopefully the eye sees the correct line! This is just done with a soft brown thread.

Finally you get to add all the detail, this is where there are multiple thread changes as there are several different colours needed. I’ve got a reasonable range of machine embroidery threads now but there are still a few gaps where my threads are not such a perfect match but I’m pretty happy with it.

I love the detail of Andreas quilts and once you realise that wobbly lines aren’t so noticeable, they’re enjoyable to do too. This is the first half of the panel, the left hand panel has a robin on it. When it’s finished I’m going to hang it in my sewing room.