Friday, January 28, 2011

I'm quilting!

I'm merrily quilting away on the Stars and Sprigs quilt. It's going to take awhile cause I stitch fairly slow. It was a hard decision deciding what to do so without a long winded story, I made the decision to please myself.
I tried out three different things for the center of the stars which all got unpicked before I settled on this. I'm too lazy to mark anything so it's all free motion on my domestic machine with a fair bit of in the ditch thrown in to control the puff.
I'm really loving the texture,  the applique and stars have a lot of poofiness with the help of a wool batting. I'm using Superiors kimono silk thread in white. The combination makes for a softer quilt.
I'm pacing myself to avoid any aches and pains so it'll be awhile before I can show the finish.
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21 comments:

  1. Stitching in SydneyJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Wow that is really just beautiful - you quilting and applique and beautiful!!

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  2. lizJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    So clever of you. I am totally impressed with this extra string to your very full bow!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Absolutely lovely! I'm excited to see it finished, but I'll try to pace myself along with you! ;)

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  4. Sonja♥January 28, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Congratulations, Janet, it looks amazing!!!!

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  5. Christine MJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Your quilt is looking amazing Janet.

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  6. TheresaJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    It looks amazing Janet, I'm in awe of your skills.

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  7. kim mcleanJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Looking great Janet! Love to see it all done, but pace yourself... Kim McL

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  8. Pinkadot QuiltsJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Janet it is so beautiful and the texxture is lovely. I so love a heavily quilted quilt! Are you quilting inside the leaves and flowers too?

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  9. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Wow your Quilting looks Fabulous...all that practice is paying off....
    cheers

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  10. MarionJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I am so impressed, Janet. I have never mastered machine quilting myself because I just can't make myself sit down and practice, but your success might just inspire me anew. This is such a beautiful quilt!

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  11. Piecefully PamJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Be still my heart...it is looking FABULOUS, Janet!!! All swirly deliciousness and colorful beauty!!! Go, Sew, GO, SeW!!! What an inspiration you are!!!

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  12. Ann ChampionJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Absolutely stunning Janet! What's even more amazing is that you're doing the quilting on a domestic machine, and you're fairly new to machine quilting.
    I do believe there's nothing you can't do once you set your mind to it?
    The quilting design shows off your fabrics beautifully. :)

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  13. PeggyinNOJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Slow and steady ALWAYS wins the race!! You are doing an amazing job and I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

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  14. SallyJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Love your quilt! Not only are your fabric choices stunning and your applique beautiful, but I am such a fan of free motion swirling designs. Good choice! This quilt will be such a treasure, Janet. I, too, can't wait to see the finished product. Enjoy working on it!

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  15. judy12January 28, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    So very beautiful...you are an inspiration

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  16. el hobby de consueloJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    hola suann!voy a explicarte como hacer los hexagonos que vistes en mi blogg:
    1·corta un hexagono de la medida que quieras.
    2·corta otro igual que el anterior pero de guata
    3·corta un tercero 2centimetros mayor que los anteriores.
    una vez que los tengas ya cortados el montaje sera asi:
    primero: coloca el hexagono mayor con el derecho hacia abajo
    segundo:centra bien la guata en el hexagono
    tercero:coloca el hexagono pequeño con el derecho hacia arriba

    una vez todos juntos y centrados,coge un lado doblas 1 centimetro y despues el otro centimetro como si cogieras un dobladillo,asi todos los lados del hexagono.
    para teminar cose todos los lados a puntada escondida,de esta manera tendras el hexagono igual que el que viste en mi blog.espero que lo hayas entendido,si tiene alguna duda comunicamelo y te ayudare a que lo resuelvas.un beso desde españa.

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  17. wendywoo63January 28, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Janet love it such a wonderful job you have done very clever girl and it looks so snuggly too

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  18. EileenJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Janet, in the end, you are the only one you have to please. I have to say though-your quilting is gorgeous! I like the motif in the star and your spirals are spot on.

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  19. JuleeJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Just love how you are machine quilting this...it's beautiful.

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  20. judith lockhartJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Just beautiful quilting! I commend you for doing your own quilting on a domestic machine. I did it for years before I began longarm quilting and it is a feat to get it completed and look so well!

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  21. SewWhatsNewFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Janet,
    Your quilting is great. I am loving it. I have been thinking about how to quilt mine. Every time I show my blocks, the viewer always asked me how I will quilt it. But still have all the borders to finish. Thanks for sharing about your batting and threads.

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