I have had another great week stitching on my ocean waves quilt! There's really no exciting photos I can take as I am simply outlining the triangles with my stitches! Boy does this quilt have a lot of triangles. I have all the triangle units completed except the outer row. It shouldn't be much longer before I can start quilting the large white squares.
I started this quilt with a new package of needles. I am using Richard Hemming size 9's I love using a longer needle and loading 4-5 stitches on before pulling it through. I'm not sure they will stay sharp enough to get the whole quilt done but we will see. Hope you had some time to put in some hand quilting stiches this week. It's such a relaxing joy to just stitch for an hour or two each day!
have you decided what you will quilt in the open spaces? it is looking good, my hexie quilt is going fast quilting simply
ReplyDeleteNo I haven't decided yet. May have to try a few things
ReplyDeleteSelecting a quilting design can be a hard choice. A wreath would be pretty but require a lot of turning to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input! Yes this one has been hard for some reason
DeleteYour Ocean Waves is going to be wonderful--classic pattern and classic red and white--love it!
ReplyDeleteYes you sure can't beat a classic pattern. I'm excited about owning my own red and white quilt. I have always loved them.
DeleteAs for needles--my quilting teacher said--8 hours is all you are suppose to use a needle for--then get a new one!!! Your project is coming along nicely!!
ReplyDeleteenjoy, di
Yes they do get dull. I am in a facebook group where quilters said they had used the same needle for years. Not sure how you could get it thru the layers. LOL When my hands feel tire I can usually attribute it to needing a new needle.
DeleteI really like two coloured quilts...not sure if blue or red are my most favorite!
ReplyDeleteI have seen some yellow and white that I love too. I have heard that red and white quilts will look great in any room. Not sure why?
DeleteComing along nicely! I always wonder how long to use a needle.... I seem to use mine forever and never get rid of any. Maybe I need to start with some new ones...
ReplyDeleteMine get dull so I keep plenty on hand and dispose of the old ones in a old medicine bottle. Thanks for stopping by today.
DeleteI am amazed that you are outlining all of those triangles. I find it difficult to discern when needles are no longer sharp. I just don't have the feel for it.
ReplyDeleteIts not really too hard to quilt all the triangles. I just quilt straight lines and skip to the next triangle till all three sides of all of them is finished!
DeleteA wonderful red & white quilt! I have always admired them, but never actually made one... yet!
ReplyDeleteI love them too but have never made one either. I had this red fabric for over five years but could never decide on a pattern. I must say they can be a bit boring to piece for a quilter that likes scrappy quilts but once assembled I do love the high contrast.
DeleteThe traditional ocean waves has always been a favorite as is red and white quilts. Keep us updated on the package of needles.
ReplyDeleteVery traditonal indeed, my favorite type of quilts
DeleteYou are making great progress on this! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb! I turned the second corner last night but the rest of the week is pretty busy so we will see.
DeleteYour quilt is stunning:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so glad to finally have a red and white in my home.
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