I am back in the hand quilting saddle, and loving it! I was inspired by Sujata over at the Root Connection (she has a new book!), and also by Tim Latimer (see his blog here. So far I have completed hand quilting a set of coasters, and a small pillow top.
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| This is an OLD project, called a bulls-eye quilt, I think. You can judge the age by all of those plaids and stripes that were popular many moons ago. I do love this quilt, even though it is somewhat dated. But something Sujata said - about how all of your quilts, made over the years, are all a part of you...I really love that, and it is so true. I was looking for another hand quilting project, and was going to make some kind of new, small project - in my spare time...but then I remembered this quilt top. Sometimes what you are looking for is right in your own backyard, right Dorothy? (Wizard of Oz reference) I am quilting in a hoop, with very few pins for basting, as Tim does. I am using a wool batt, perle cotton #8, and a Big Stitch needle. |
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| Another Tim was keeping me company while I quilted - Tim Gunn from Project Runway. Anyone else out there a fan? |
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| One block finished in less than an evening! I am loving this! |
