After spending about 18 months putting this quilt together, I decided I wanted to take my time quilting it. I am using six different coloured perle 8 threads and very densely hand quilting across the entire quilt. My rows are 1/4 inch apart and that is making the quilt very textural and bubbly!!!
The quilting shows up really well on the back...
I have one long panel to go and then the borders. It takes a while, but I am not in any hurry. Hand work is worth the wait don't you think?
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful, love your background and your backing. Great finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary xo
DeleteI applaud your perseverance and your determination. You'll get there.... in the end!!! It's already looking fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your encouragement Vreni xo
DeleteGreat quilt and quilting. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cissa xo
DeleteI love this quilt-especially the hand quilting. It is really beautiful and has a ton of texture! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Coach Tina, I do love the texture, it feels amazing. xo
DeleteAmazing! You have created something really special!
ReplyDeleteThank you Robin xo
DeleteLooks fabulous...very special indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alison xo
DeleteVery effective! Love it! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThank you David xo
DeleteIt's too hot to quilt Cathy. I love the effect of the stitching over the applique so much. It's such a luscious rich looking quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet, I'm so glad that heatwave is over, there was definitely no stitching done this week!! xo
DeleteHow gorgeous Cathy, love that thread for quilting it makes the quilt looks very glamorous ( is this the right spelling) I must have a look at this thread, is it the DMC one? it is going to be really glorious when done! K
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim. Yes I am using the DMC perle 8 threads. They are so beautiful to work with. xo
DeleteCathy--it's a work of art! I'm thrilled to see what you're doing with it. Of course the hand-quilting is worth the time! I bet you are relishing every stitch. It's very inspiring--thank you for showing us. Has Keiko Goge seen this? She should.
ReplyDeleteThank you Leland, you are so right, I am absolutely loving stitching it this way, it feels amazing. Yes, Keiko has seen it, and has sent me a beautiful email. Very special. xo
DeleteKim's quilts really deserve hand quilting, don't they? I'm so glad you are taking the time to do it. You inspire me!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marion, I agree, Kim's quilts are fabulous. I love how it is turning out. Thank you for your kind words. xo
DeleteWould have never thought to quilt it this way but it is perfect. Love the textured effect. Beautiful and kudos to you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nedra, the texture is fun! xo
DeleteCathy, it is fantastic! I love your pieced background, and the quilting is the perfect finish. I always wonder, though, does all that extra perle cotton make it heavy? Just for future reference, you understand!
ReplyDeleteThank you Monica. Yes, I think all that hand quilting is making the quilt heavier. I did think I would never want to sit under something so heavily quilted, however because it is done by hand, it is actually staying quite soft, and I just need to keep patting all that texture!! If I was doing a lap quilt though, I would quilt less lines, perhaps an inch apart rather than 1/4 inch. xo
DeleteWow! Your quilt looks lovely! I remember when you began with this unusual background and it is outstanding! The hand quilting is great, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Judith, I wasn't sure if I liked the background for a while, but I think all the hand quilting has really softened the background stripes. xo
DeleteYour quilting is beautiful, and yes it's well worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteThank you LuAnn xo
DeleteSo pretty! You're doing an awesome job on the quilting. What's going in the borders?
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, at this point I am just planning the same sort of stitching going around the borders. Keeping it simple I think. xo
DeleteWow wow wow, what a beautiful and bright quilt. Well done. the quilting adds to the quilt
ReplyDeleteCheers Pauline
Thank you Pauline, I am loving the dimension the close hand quilting is giving the quilt. xo
DeleteWhat a beautiful way to finish this quilt! I am inspired!
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