Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Hand quilting

I haven't been upstairs, in a long, long while. But along with one of my 'resolutions' (you know, more hand quilting finishes and 3 red and white quilts for the twin beds) I have been trying to hand quilt when the GD toddlers are sleeping and my emotions are calm. I was pleased with the template for quilting that I found.  The batting is maybe too puffy, but can't be helped now. I think I'll like it when it is done. However, since it is an antique reproduction I think it is only a double bed size. Oh well, I can fold it at the bottom and pull it up on cold nights.  I had a hard time finding a marking pencil in the house. Can you believe that? I didn't want to use a washable or a water washout one one because I have a yellow quilt that the markings left dots here and there on and never washed out. So, I wanted a plain number 2 pencil so it would wash out. Finally, I found one. I'm not a precise quilter. I eyeball a lot, because this is stress relief, not stress inducing as it would be if I was striving for perfection. Type A I am not!  Just a plain old Type B here! You will never see my stuff put up for judging!

11 comments:

  1. Oh wow I love this quilt! Beautifully quilted.

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  2. Beautiful hand quilting. Hand sewing is calming isn't it? Hope you are doing well.

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  3. Wonderful quilting and wonderful reproduction, really has a beautiful antique look to it.

    Debbie

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  4. Your quilting looks beautiful. I am glad that it is helping to calm you. I will keep you in my prayers...
    ~Joyce in MI

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  5. Your quilt is jaw dropping gorgeous!!

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  6. It's looking good...can't wait to see it done!

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  7. This is just beautiful, just beautiful!
    And your quilting is gorgeous.

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  8. That is going to be a gorgeous quilt! It's so nice to come across another hand quilter - all the magazines these days almost act as if it doesn't exist - irritating.

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