Skip to content

HM Cragg Core Values

This was a very interesting project with a twist. HM Cragg is my employer and we are very proud of our core values.

hm Cragg
This project started as a surprise for my group. We all work remotely but I thought it would be nice to share my talents with the main office as well.
 
A wall-hanging with logos and our core values seemed the perfect choice

Custom Embroidery

So, I struggled with how to present this. A master section held all the embroidery elements. There is no piecing. I strived to emulate the way the values look on our website and in the office.

Together We Are Better

I used my Hatch Embroidery Software to create each letter set. Below you can see the first layout.

HM Cragg Layout

Custom Quilting

I used Linda’s Special batting for this project. It is so soft, luxurious and very thick! I tried to keep the quilting looking very business-like? Geometric was the style I wanted.

HM Cragg Close

At our gathering in 2021, I presented the quilt to the group and they loved it!

Then Everything Changed!

Not too long after I presented the quilt I learned that the management team was considering adding another core value. This meant that the original quilt was outdated already! I struggled with either remaking the quilt or adjusting what I had.
 
If you are a quilter, you will recognize how difficult this was. My boss sent me the original and I mulled it over for a time.
 
So here is what I did. I first removed the entire inner section of the quilt.
HM Cragg Dismantle
HM CRAGG Blank Slate
Then I cut off the upper applique section to be used later.
 
Next, I cut a new blank for the bottom section. You may notice in the original version that my spacing was not perfect. That always annoyed me.
 
This time, I hand-basted a quadrant for each core value to reside:
HM Cragg 2022 New Layout

The new core value: Safety First found it’s new home!

HM CRAGG Safety First

After embroidering the new bottom section, I put the two pieces together. Next, I sewed this back into the middle of the quilt.

HM CRAGG Back inside

The final version of HM CRAGG 2.0 is better than the original and I am happy I was able to recycle this project.

HMCRAGG 2022

It goes to show that with a little ingenuity and patience, you can do a lot!

Final Quilt Stats

Quilt Name: HM Cragg
Size: 41 x 51
Quilt Pattern: Custom hand-guided
Thread: Superior White Glide
If you want to see more projects 
  1. Visit the Blog Page on my Website
  2. Join the Facebook group Sewing and Quilting with Robyn.  Here you can not only see what I am up to, but also share your own projects!
 
%d bloggers like this: