I am very happy to be handquilting again! Other than a few stitches in the doll swap quilt I made I haven't been handquilting since May when I finished up my Crowfoot quilt. I have really missed it.
It's a bit warm to have all this quilt on my lap in the summertime but I open the window and let the cool evening breeze in.
I won't mention how I basted this quilt. I'll let the picture disclose how big of a chicken and how resistant to change I am. Now that wretched part is done and there is nothing but fun ahead!
I wanted to try a wide backing so there wouldn't be any seams in the back to quilt through. I couldn't find any that suited and so I ordered this Moda muslin wide backing. I am happy with it so far but it sure shows all the wobbly stitches on the back. Maybe this will force me to be a bit more careful!
So far I am just outlining the applique. I'm not sure how I'm going to quilt the rest - I hope it speaks to me as I go :0)
My quilt patis project continues to grow. I love the colors and the pattern emerging but I am finding it a bit controlled - I usually like things to be a bit more scrappy than this. When I run out of those aqua fabrics I will know I'm done.
Happy Quilting!!
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12 comments:
Your quilt is so fresh and lovely and the handquilting is bringing it to life. The stars are super cheerful. Hope you don't run out of aqua soon, because you need to keep going with this one.
Such lovely, tiny stitches. I love handquilting myself, I love to do it and I love to see it, it really makes such a difference to machine quilting. It does take a long time, but some quilts are just worth it. Beautiful quilt, lovely colors.
Wow, I just love your lily quilt ... it certainly deserves the time and effort to hand quilt.
Oh you remind me of me and my own hand quilting efforts! I love to use a solid backing so I can see the stitching and then when I do, I see all the imperfections and try to 'do better'! Love to see the stitching coming along so well.:)
Always such a treat to see what you are doing Janet! I say you should baste whatever way you are comfortable :) Such pretty stars!
I look forward to seeing your quilt finished, it is so beautiful :-) Hand quilting will give it that final touch.
xx
I love your Lily quilt and your hand quilting looks close to perfect to me.
Wonderful hand quilting! Very inspiring.
I love the secondary pattern in the Aqua set.
Happy quilting!!
Oh I am so jealous! Missing my hand quilting too! Your stitches are just beautiful! Maybe I need to get Baltimore Garden basted! Looking forward to your progress!
Your quilting looks so pretty. I love to have muslin on the back, but like you I find you see all the wobbles. I do love the way it looks. I've turned to tone on tone lately when I can. With light quilts muslin always seems to work best.
pretty EPP!
There is something soothing about the rhythm of doing hand quilting.
your hand quilting is perfection.
your red and aqua project is looking great too.
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