It's been a very busy week. I still found some time to add a few stitches into my on going projects. I finished binding My Trailing Vines quilt and the motifs on the outside pink strips were not making me smile. Last night, I made the decision to go ahead and trapunto them so that they would be more defined. I use a method that uses a darning needle and yarn. It's not difficult, and I find it really isn't too time consuming. The photos below show the results I was able to achieve.
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I finished one strip Friday night and the other Saturday morning! I am pleased with the results, and now I can say My Trailing Vines is completely finished.
  
I wanted to take it outside to get some better photos and may do that later this week. We were just too busy Saturday.
February's stitches have been completed for The Linen and Threads SAL. I am loving this project more and more!
March patterns have been released for Cheddarback and the Linen and Threads SAL. But I think this week I will continue on Santa #3 . I am really enjoying getting back into crossstitch. Below is my progress!
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I love how the trapunto makes your flowers pop more... looking forward to more photos next week too <3
ReplyDeleteBoth your cross stitch projects are making my hungry to cross stitch again but my fingers just don't cooperate any more ... so I plan a quilt instead! lol
Kathi
WOW--your vines are just simply awesome!! Beautiful work on this piece...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on completing the vines quilt! Whatever will you do for an encore? The border motif do stand out more with the trapunto.
ReplyDeleteHa Ha They don't all get the attention this one did! It just kept telling me more more more.
DeleteI have never done Trapunto and it certainly did add definition! worth the time it took you
ReplyDeleteThanks, yes I knew I just had to bite the bullet and give it a bit more time!
DeleteI thought the quilting looked perfectly find but the trapunto took the borders to a whole new level, WOW! Enjoy your cross stitching!
ReplyDeleteYes, it really helped those two strips compete with the rest of the quilt. So glad I took the extra time to add the trapunto!!
DeleteGorgeous quilting, and love the trapunto work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, after stitching those motifs they really needed to be seen!
DeleteYour finished border has great definition, it really is awesome! I too am loving the linen and tread stitch a long, such a great pattern and they all look so different!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I can't wait to get started on March, but Santa #3 is half way done so I think I may just concentrate on him first.
DeleteOH my goodness that quilt is gorgeous! I love the stitching texture and the added effect of the trapunto is amazing! Congratulations on this finish!
ReplyDeleteFun to see your cross stitchalong project... several slow stitchers have linked up their progress and it's so interesting to see it being stitched in different colourways!
Thanks it was a quilt I always admired when I would see it in books. So it's lovely that I can curl up under it if I want. I agree about the SAL quite a few who link up are working on it and it's so much fun to see the variety.
DeleteThe trapunto really adds to that quilt. It is gorgeous. I love all your cross-stitch. Santa #3 is looking good.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think Santa will be my focus this week!
DeleteMany congratulations on finishing your Trailing Vines, such a lot of hand work in this lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes I am very pleased it is finished and turned out so well.
DeleteYour quilt is just beautiful. That really does add a lot of definition to the quilting to make those flowers pop. Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb! Looking forward to your trip quilt finish!
DeleteAll of your work isamazing. What a difference that it of Trapunto made. And your cross stitch is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks yes those little details really do make a difference
DeleteYour Trailing Vines is Gorgeous! You made a good call on taking the time to do trapunto on the flowers.
ReplyDeletee Thanks, so glad I dove in. With the method I use there is no turning back, but I knew the outcome would be a plus
DeleteYou have put in so much time on your vine quilt. he end result is so worth the effort and time spent.
ReplyDeleteYeah sometimes I wonder why I seem to go overboard, but this one kept bugging me for more.
DeleteSuch an amazing finish! The trapunto is fabulous! I wish I could have watched over your shoulder while you did it - I'd love to be able to add a little trapunto to my hand quilting. The cable quilting is marvelous as well.
ReplyDeleteTim Latimer did this video a few years ago and I tried it from watching this. The hard part is knowing you are going to have holes in your fabric from pulling the yarn thru. I use a blunt needle so the threads seperate instead of it piercing them. But once the quilt is washed all those holes disappear. https://timquilts.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/trapunto-video/
DeleteThat wa a good decision to add the trapunto. It makes the sides shine. I did not realize that the original quilt is at the Henry Ford Museum which is approx 60 miles from my home. I shall have to make a day trip over there with spouse or friend. Your cross stitch is looking good!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it is on display all the time, you might want to do an inquiry before heading over there. She has several great quilt all made with such tiny bits of fabric. Thanks for stopping by
DeleteI'm not sure that I would ever willingly do trupunto, but this looks amazing! Great choice to make the effort. Love this quilt so much.:)
ReplyDeleteIt really isn't hard but it isn't for every quilt. But I am glad i added it here
DeleteCongratulations on your fabulous Vines Quilt! What an accomplishment. Love all the pretty quilting. hip hip hooray
ReplyDeleteThanks, I guess I do need a pat on the back as this is what my goal was when I first started quilting To look back, it is amazing at all the things we learn as we practice.
Delete"Carla, the trailing vines look so pretty when finished! The pattern shows the hardwork and time that you invested into it. When you get the time, do take outdoor shots of them please, would love to see it. Wow, the cross-stich looks awesome too, do share your progress story, looking forward to know more about your styles!
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I will try to do that. The weather has been so uncooperative, or time isn't there when it is. Hopefully when the grass greens up I can take it out for some final shots. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteMy God! That is some stunning piece of embroidery you've done! It is so intricate! I've never heard of Trapunto. Do you mind telling me how it's done? I'd like to share it with a friend, she knows a thing or two about embroidery.
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