I am linking up with Kathy's Quilts today to join other hand stitchers as we add stitches to our projects. Kathy talked about the healing quality of stitching. I agree that putting in those hand stitches has a great calming effect. I am currently hand quilting my Texas Star quilt. I have it set up in the corner of the kitchen nook, so it is easy to go over during the day and sneak in a few stitches. I call that "me time". For me, it's a time when all other thoughts go away and I just stitch. It doesn't take long and I feel relaxed. It's been a busy week here, but I was able to sneak in a few stitches!
Since this quilt is not made up of blocks it's hard to know how far I have come without laying it out. Although, the quilting is nothing fancy I really like the way it softening the whole quilt and playing nicely with the stars. It doesn't get better than that!
I like the way it looks. I wish I had room some place in this house to set up a square Grace frame that I have on a stand - I just don't have room for it right now but it would be nice to set up a small quilt on it and just be able to take a few stitches now and then and eventually it would be finished.
ReplyDeleteYes it is amazing what a few stitches heach day does! Thanks
DeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. Your hand quilting is gorgeous. Wonderful that you can keep it set up for a quick stitch here and there.
ReplyDeleteI agree having it in the corner makes it easy to sit for a few minutes and get some stitches in!
DeleteI find hand work very soothing and healing. My mind can drift or focus. All is good.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is relaxing! Before Tom retired I would sit and stitch all quiet in the house except for the wall clock ticking. So serene!
DeleteHand stitching does calm the soul, doesn't it. Your hand quilting is fabulous; such a lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteYes we all need down time, don't we!
DeleteTexas Star is such a pretty quilt. Your quilting design is perfect! Just quilting a little bit a day makes progress. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteAs the years go by I find just taking it slow and enoying each stitch is just OK! I just love seeing them come alive!
DeleteThis is really pretty -- and you're so right about the quilting softening it up. I love the spots of cheddar! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise! Yeah you can never go wrong with cheddar!
DeleteOh, joy! It is coming alive! Thank goodness for "me time"!
ReplyDeleteLovely work. And I so agree!!
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