The hand quilting has begun! It always seems like it takes forever to get a quilt to this point. However, for me, it's about making a quilt that makes me happy and that does take some time. I have come to enjoy the whole process, but the hand quilting is still the part that brings me a lot of joy.
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Well, it's a good thing, as this quilt needs a lot of stitches to make me feel it is complete. I debated where to start quilting it as it is a strippy quilt. But decided why not finish the center and work out like I normally do, that way it gets easier to work on in my hoop as I go. I marked all the pink panels with a cable design but, I hadn't fully decided on the leaf panels. I will mark them as I go. First I am stitching around all the applique, no marking needed for that and then I am adding a diagonal 45 degree line every inch across that panel. I think, each panel will lean a different direction, but that could change, time will tell. But, I do know it's very nice knowing that this quilt is in the hoop. That means I can sneak in a few minutes here and there and add some hand quilting stitches. It doesn't get better than that!
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Oh, how lovely your hand quilting is. Love the cable pattern and those little stitches marching up the vine and around those beautiful scrappy leaves are perfect. I too, love the journey of making a quilt. I love how with each tiny stitch, day in....day out, always results in a most beautiful quilt when the very last stitch is stitched. I think there is nothing as lovely as a hand quilted quilt...AND....may I say your quilt is going to be a beauty.
ReplyDeleteYes those hand quilted stitches do something special for a quilt and the bonus is you get to enjoy putting them all in the quilt
DeleteThe cable looks lovely and the diagonal lines are a good idea for the leaves. Enjoy the quilting, she's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteYeah at first I thought would fdo a half inch grid behind the leaves. I decided to try one inch first and when saw the 45 degree lines it looked like just enough quilting next to the cable. I'm so glad it's all decided!
DeleteI totally get what you are saying...I love this stage of making a quilt! And even though it takes a small forever, the connection to the quilt and the lovely texture make it worth the effort. Your quilt is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love that I can look at each quilt made and it brings back mmemories of when I made it. Win win!
DeleteThose vines are so gorgeous--the quilting will really add another dimension beautifully hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit like magic isn't it?
DeleteSo exciting to get to your favourite part! LOVE that cable!
ReplyDeleteCables are fun to quilt too!
DeleteI used to enjoy the hand quilting process. Now I find it difficult to baste a big quilt for hand quilting. I have come to enjoy watching the progress of others who still can take and enjoy the time involved.
ReplyDeleteUnderstand that, I have promised myself no more big quilts. I still have a king size to quilt. Oh my!
DeleteSo fun to see the quilting stitches added to your beautiful quilt. You always pick such perfect quilting designs for your quilts. I'm looking forward to watching this one progress. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI often see quilting on antiques that inspires me to try on a quilt I'm making. I say if it worked there it surely can't hurt my top.
DeleteGorgeous quilting, great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by
DeleteThat's a lot of quilting in that cable but looks so good when it is done. There just is no finish on a quilt like hand quilting. I could stare at all those stitches for hours. It makes the quilt just look different and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou said that well. I agree and every stitch helps us produce a quilt that makes us happy
DeleteCarla... extraordinary work on the piecing/applique and quilting as well! Totally lovely!!! Kathi
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathi! There are so many things i still want to try. I think that keeps us going
DeleteYour whole entire first paragraph resonates with me so much. I really enjoy the whole process, but the hand quilting is pretty special.:) Lovely, lovely work! Can't wait to see this beauty quilted.
ReplyDeleteI think you can tell when a quilter has that drive to make the quilt in her head by the finished product. I know I see it in yours it makes them extra special
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