So I have completed all the blocks for my traditional red and green quilt, so what is next. Today, I will spend some time in the sewing studio, piecing a border to add to the quilt. But, I will also find some time to sit and do some hand quilting on my flea market bow tie quilt. I am once again using a design called baptist fans. It is an easy way to get an even amount of quilting across the quilt.
I am using a piece of left over wool batting. I love quilting thru wool, it is so easy to needle. However, this time of the year it can leave one a bit warm. My hoop has a base that supports it while I quilt but it also means the quilt is pretty much draped over my lap. Some quilters use floor frames and I find it easier to have a round hoop that I can turn when I need to go different directions.
So this will be a busy week, finishing the pieced border and attaching it to the quilt, and hopefully getting closer to finishing this little bow tie quilt.
Hey Carla I see that your quilt is loose in the frame do you use Aunt Becky`s tin when quilting??
ReplyDeleteI have tried it a little but need to practice more. it is the time of year to start hand quilting anyways cooler nights makes for a quilt to be quilted on the lap
Yes I do! I just ordered the TJ's Quick Quilter to try, my aunt becky is getting a bit worn. I haven't tried it yet, but I am looking foward to trying it. It is very similiar, but I am sure it will be an adjustment.
DeleteThis is so cool! I have never seen that hoop before. And I don't know what Aunt Becky's tin is...so many things to learn about quilting! Thanks for linking up to Slow Sunday Stitching!
ReplyDeleteThere is a video online by Jean Brown showing how to use the aunt becky. I love this method since you don't have sore fingers and it doesn't aggravate my carpel tunnel. There is also a spoon shaped device called TJ's Quick Quilter that is used in a similiar fashion.
DeleteI love your fan quilting. It is a nice way to get even quilting over the entire surface. Looks like you have made lots of progress.
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