Today this entire quilt has been quilted. I did a simple design so it would not be so stiff (the selvages make it stiffer than usual anyway). I did a Fern Ziggle (Pajama Quilter design) on the center, reverse curlicues on the gold inner border, and what I call a hook feather on the outside border.
I did the center and inner border with a variegated pastel thread. After that was finished, I realized I didn't have any thread that matched the outer border. I didn't really want to wait until the sewing shop opened tomorrow because I had time to sew TODAY. I looked through my machine quilting threads again, and came across one that sorta matched, but it looked way too gray. It was from a box my friend Sam sent me a long time ago. She was getting rid of threads she didn't like and sent me a box. Thanks, Sam! After quilting, this one really filled the bill! it matched so well that I had a hard time seeing it as I quilted.
I'm so grateful for the GOOD things the internet provides. I have made many new friends through it. I used a design that I saw just a few days ago on my friend's blog. The pattern was easy to figure out and went so quickly.
There was also time to sew on the binding to the front. I am going to start sewing it to the back tonight. My daughter's baby was due 2/28 but has not been born yet. This will keep me busy until we get the word that she is in labor and we start the 8-9 hour drive to go see our grandson!
These are the best pictures I could get until it's washed and dried.
2 comments:
It looks beautiful & you're welcome!
Sam
Looks fabulous! Your quilting is great.
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