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Monday, March 30, 2009

Spiral crazy

I had done the ditch quilting on this baby quilt more than a month ago so I did some free motion spirals on it yesterday. After awhile some of the spirals got jerky and I have to say I have more than one squarish spiral in there. I had to keep reminding myself that I was steering with my left hand (the one with the glove on it) and not let my right hand take over. I don't like to wear gloves but I can tolerate one.I didn't try to stay with any one size or number of rounds.
The reason I quilted this one like this is because I want to see how it looks after it is washed. I know I like meandering because it is an even pattern but I wanted to see if spirals look bumpy and lumpy. I'll trim it and bind it by machine today and then throw it in with a load of laundry.
The snow is almost gone and it will get up to 50 degrees today. That is the nice part of spring snow storms.
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12 comments:

  1. YvetteMarch 30, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    You did a great job on the quilting. Be sure to show us a picture after it is washed.

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  2. Vicky FMarch 30, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Wanda,
    Those spirals look nice; I bet it will look good after washing as well.
    Two questions: I wondering why you only like one glove while quilting?
    What is your favorite machine quilting thread (top and bottom).
    Happy Spring!
    Vicky F

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  3. Marty MasonMarch 30, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    I love your spirals...we have to begin somewhere. A quilt is never finished until it's washed!Once washed and dried, it will just look and feel like a most wonderful quilt.

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  4. SueRMarch 30, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I am always impressed with the quilting that folks can do on a domestic. The spirals are a nice texture, and they look just fine! I'll be interested to see how it comes out of the wash. I usually use Hobbs, which seems to shrink up alot.

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  5. CathiMarch 30, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    What a pretty little quilt! I love the spirals -- boy, would I be happy if I could do anything that even came close to those!

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  6. Purple PamMarch 30, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Great quilting on your latest quilt. Your baby quilt is darling, too.

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  7. Chris DalyMarch 30, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    I hate wearing gloves too. Have you ever tried wearing 2 rubber fingers on each hand? (for filing available at the office supply store)

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  8. LyndaMarch 30, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    The spirals look lovely. It's a great pattern.

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  9. Jean March 30, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    The spirals look awesome, you did a great job! We had over 60 here today, tomorrow a storm is coming, high of 37...spring...

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  10. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    It will definitely come out looking like a meandered quilt. I think you will like the result. The quilting is wonderful. You did a great job! I think you are sending the weather our way tomorrow. It is going to be the only nice day of the week!

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  11. AmyApril 1, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I love the spirals. LOVE them.

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  12. Tammy JApril 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    I think your quilting is so fun! I use machingers quilting gloves, they are lightweight, but support my hands and grip the fabric. You might enjoy them better than the gloves you have.

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