It's been a while since I hand quilted a quilt. But I'd already thread basted the wonky quilt and want to finish it so it can be used. So it was time to get the perle cotton and my thimble out to play.
A lot of the marks I'd made back in August had faded, so I marked them again.
I ended up not using the sashiko needles as they were too hard to "rock" through the quilt. I used some No. 8 Clover needles instead. They are working out really well.
My stitch is not so perfect, but that's good as the quilt isn't perfect either. I've been enjoying the process of stitching all the quilt layers together while watching the tennis on the TV this week. It's soothing and meditative which is just what I've needed lately, and I can't stop. It will be finished in a week, at this rate.
This is the first time I've been able to post here!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilting and your Christmas dress. I made one too. The pattern had the best fitting arm-hole ever!
Thanks for the inspiration:)
Hi - who are you?
DeleteSuch beautiful work...you must have a lot of patience...
ReplyDeleteOh goody, I love this quilt! Will be lovely to see it done!
ReplyDeleteDpWhen you do the basting, do you use the quilting frame, or is the quilt laid flat on the floor and you baste it that way? Or something else? (just wondering!)
I do the basting with the quilt laid on the floor and taped to the carpet. I pin it together first, and then baste with thread. You can't really pin with safety pins and hand quilt - the thread gets caught on the pins, and you certainly wouldn't be able to use a hoop.
ReplyDeleteThe hoop is really just there to keep my layers in check and give me a definable space to quilt in. It's also easier to use my "under" hand which feels for the needle when I'm rocking it through all the layers.
Hope that makes sense!
Can I just say I am most jealous of your hand quilting. I just adore it. This quilt is coming together so well. I can't wait to see it completed and in person. You really are one talented lady!
ReplyDeleteIt's looking amazing already - can't wait to see it complete! I've enjoyed seeing this quit come together from it's beginnings. I've gone from "they're kind of cool" in response to the blocks to "Wow!" now that I see it nearly finished. I would love your vision!! Anna
ReplyDeleteMy hat's off to you - there's no way I would hand quilt! Can't wait to see the finished product. :)
ReplyDeletecute! love that pic at the top - so colourful!
ReplyDeleteThat is so gorgeous. Love the fabrics and colours and style. Good luck getting it finished.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! What stunning work...
ReplyDeletethis is lovely. I've been learning hand quilting and quite liking it but have a long way to go until it looks as nice as that.
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