June quilting challenge

I have struggled with the idea of doing the June quilting challenge at SewCalGal.  I guess that is because I dont particularly like heavy quilting, and the stiffness it brings to a quilt.  So after thinking for most of the month, and checking out what other people had done through the links, I finally realised there was something I could attempt. 
I used my quilting design from April, where we used tulle to trace our design.  I had done a flower, and worked my “design and conquer” patterns around the petals of the flower.  The designs are ok, but the work is terrible as the tension went crazy.  I tried using a bobbin washer for the first time, and I think my machine may not like them, as the bobbin seemed to make a slipping noise.  I think I will dispose of the washers and stick with what I know works best.

I can see this would be good for art quilts.  I guess I need to practice it lots more and it would be ok.

I was remiss in saying that the June tutorial was by Cindy Needham. Cindy is a very talented quilter and has shared lots of valuable information with us.  Looking back at my piece, and reading through her tutorial notes,  I have learnt far more than I had thought.  For a practice piece, I am happy with my attempt.