This is the quilt that I chose to finish next. It is 70" x 94". I got the backing fabric pressed and seamed yesterday morning and loaded it on the longarm.
I didn't get to the quilting until 6 p.m. I planned on a small meander but ended up with closer to a medium size meander. I used Hobbs 80/20 batting and So Fine thread on top, Bottom Line in the bobbin.
I was hoping I would find a piece of lavender 30s reproduction fabric in my stash but the only piece I found was too dark. This pink goes really well with the quilt top and is a good contrast with the back and I have enough of it. I have 6 days to get the hand stitching done on the binding to be a January finish.
I thought I was on the wrong blog for a second when I saw this quilt top - I'm so used to seeing bright vibrant colours I had to remember you do sometimes take it down a notch haha. Nice backing and lots of hand stitching to get through before the 31st - happy sewing :)
Congratulations on getting this beauty quilted - I know you'll enjoy the hand stitching on those friendly fabrics. I have at two reproduction quilts in the works (one for the kitchen table and a four patch lap quilt that uses some of your fabric for the backing) plus Optic Strings that is waiting to be quilted.
I always enjoy seeing what quilting does to your tops. . . The texture enhances the fabrics and design. . . Your January has set the pace for the rest of the year.
I thought I was on the wrong blog for a second when I saw this quilt top - I'm so used to seeing bright vibrant colours I had to remember you do sometimes take it down a notch haha. Nice backing and lots of hand stitching to get through before the 31st - happy sewing :)
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful.....and it is quilted !!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting this beauty quilted - I know you'll enjoy the hand stitching on those friendly fabrics. I have at two reproduction quilts in the works (one for the kitchen table and a four patch lap quilt that uses some of your fabric for the backing) plus Optic Strings that is waiting to be quilted.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing what quilting does to your tops. . . The texture enhances the fabrics and design. . . Your January has set the pace for the rest of the year.
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