A damp rainy day here in North Texas. I think I will try to spend most of the day sneaking in some enjoyable hand quilting stitches. I started out quilting the white triangles in this quilt and decided to see where it takes me. Friday I was very curious on what it would look like if I quilted the red triangles also. I tried a triangle with the the natural color thread I was using on the white triangles and found it distracted from the high contrast that I love in two color quilts. I found some red thread in my stash to try and am pleased with how it looks.
So today I think I will go back and just add red to the units that already have the white triangles quilted.
I also am thinking about adding a star to the white alternate squares. I played around and made a template to fit the space. But, I think I want to finish all of the triangles before making a final decision on the alternate square.
So pretty! I love the ocean waves quilts and your red and cream one is lovely. The stitching is making this spectacular.
ReplyDeleteYeah I love when a quilt starts to come alive!
DeleteThe red thread is definitely the right choice! I am looking forward to seeing more of this quilt as you work on it each week.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever used different colored thread in one quilt! But, it sure did make a difference this time!
Deleteyes this will be great with the red triangles and the red thread - great choice. I am always so glad to see that there are still many of us that hand quilt - and make traditional quilts my favorites
ReplyDeleteI love antique traditional quilts. Never had the spare cash earlier in my life to purchase them, and so it's one of the reasons I taught myself to quilt. This one has been on my list for a long time. However, I find myself drawn to modern quilts also. A lot of similiarities in the two!
DeleteI like it with the red thread ! :) I also like the idea of adding the stars. If you decide against it, you have a traditional design and it'll be gorgeous. If you do it, you will add some pop or something different or original to you. Either way, you win :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb! I am a sucker for stars so I am at least going to have to try it!
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DeleteLovely stitching! I'd probably only get a couple of stitches per triangle side if I gave it a try. You are always an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I just love those little dimples there is just something about each stitch that is special!
DeleteThe stitches so far look lovely. The nice part about hand quilting is that there is always plenty of time to ponder the next step.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! I am trying to keep this simple. I have done my fair share of feathers etc!
DeleteLoving this work of yours! Thanks for sharing it :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you tried red in the red triangles and liked it.. will be interested in what you decide on that star for the alternate square :) Take good care!
Kathi
I keep reminding myself to keep it simple on this one. Time will tell
DeleteLovely stitching and I like the red thread a lot.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I agree it really needed to be red!
DeleteRed thread for the red triangles is a good choice. What color backing fabric did you use?
ReplyDeleteThe backing is white leftover from the front. I don't use white alot in quilts so I wanted to use it up on the backing. So far the red stitches on the back don't seem to be bother me.
DeleteBeautiful stitching - your quilt is going to be gorgeous! I think I need to make an Ocean Waves quilt....
ReplyDeleteOh I agree maybe a scrappy ocean waves!
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