My scrappy 20-patch quilt is all finished and ready for snuggles, yay!
I don't even remember last time I enjoyed making a quilt as much as I did this one. It wasn't a quick finish. I pieced the quilt top in October and have been slowly hand quilting it for about a month.
I usually go with perle cotton #8 or embroidery thread when hand quilting my quilts. This time though I decided to use Clark bold hand quilting thread in white I had in my stash. And now I want to hand quilt everything using this thread. See this absolutely fabulous texture? I wish you could touch this quilt, it feels divine.
I took the inspiration from Rachel's beautiful Blue Phase quilt and quilted each rectangle using different patterns. Nothing too fancy, just my absolute favorite straight lines.
I chose dark-ish fabric for the quilt back and I just adore the way quilting looks on this side, as well. At first I wasn't sure how all those white stitches will look on such dark backing, but I'm super happy with the finish.
And now I'm completely obsessed with hand quilting. OBSESSED!!! I tell
you. Which is not such a bad thing, I guess. Hand quilting is pretty
relaxing after all. I guess I'll just relax a bit more than usual in the
next couple of weeks :)
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QUILT STATS
finished size: 48" x 69"
fabrics used: favorite scraps + light colored solids
thread for quilting: Clark bold hand quilting thread in white
Thanks for reading, friends. Svetlana
I am also addicted to hand quilting! Do you use blue tape to mark your lines? Also, how do you bury/tie off your threads? I feel like mine are always wonky.
ReplyDeleteI love this simple, beautiful quilt.
so pretty and snuggling! your hand quilting is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! The hand quilting is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteA lovely quilt, beautiful subtle colour combinations!
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this quilt Svetlana! A beautiful and creative finish with a soft, tactile and timeless feel to it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this beautiful finish! I love the texture the varied hand quilting gives to the quilt. Fabric choices add to the warmth and welcome of this beauty! I have SO many questions about hand quilting! Have you done a post or tutorial on your method? I will go and take a look!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!
ReplyDeletepretty. another great one.
ReplyDeleteHand quilting was the first thing I learned, and I'm so happy about that. I love it too. So relaxing and fun. Congratulations on a great finish!!
ReplyDeleteSvetlana, I can see in your stitching just how beautiful this quilt is and how much love was put into it. I haven't spent much time hand-stitching, but I can understand how great it would feel to have a quilt on your lap and create the stitch lines to really bring it to life! It's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely....your beautiful hand-quilting and the soft colors make me want to snuggle with this quilt!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. I have hand quilted and enjoyed it, but would rather use my long arm if it is working good, which usually it isn't. You made a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteI would love to know how large your squares for the pieced blocks are. It is a lovely quilt and gave me inspiration for a charity quilt I will be quilting today! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour work is so inspirational! And beautiful! Love the variation in quilting patterns and those soft, mellow colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat patient work. Your hand quilting is so neat! I love all of the different patterns, it really makes each section stand out.
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! I always hand quilt, but I haven't gotten super creative with my stitching. But maybe I will now - what a fun quilt! Well done. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt.............Yikes!! hand quilted. You have much more patience then me. My fingers get sore just doing applique!
ReplyDeleteIam so glad that you are promoting hand quilting! I am beginning to despair that it is a lost art. I learned to quilt 39 years ago (goodness!) from the dear ladies at my little church. I do tiny stitch and big stitch quilting on a big hoop. It is very relaxing and fulfilling. (And the best part is having your cat or dog snuggle with you as you work!)
ReplyDeleteI adore this quilt of yours!It is so eimple and yet sooo effective. Just too beautiful for words and I admire your lovely handquilting!
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