I have made a bit of slow progress on hand quilting my block sampler quilt. The autumn colours of this quilt make it the perfect project to work on at this time of year.
I took some photos of the back of the quilt this week just for something different to share. The backing is a mottled gold and the red stitches show up well.
Stars - quilted 5 of 20
These are fun and quick to quilt.
Blocks - quilted 5 of 12
These are more challenging and time consuming, and each one is different depending on the block pattern, so I make myself finish quilting a block before I quilt a star.
Sashings - quilted 7 of 31
Very boring, but easy to complete. After I finish quilting a block, I would like to quilt the sashings around it, so I don't have a lot of sashings to finish at the end.
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| From Red Brolly |
What are you hand stitching today?
Enjoy the relaxation that making each stitch can bring!
And link up your blog post below so we can be inspired by your slow stitching.
The back is going to be just as beautiful as the front! :0)
ReplyDeleteI love this autumn quilt of yours and fun to see the beautiful stitching on the back! :)
ReplyDeleteA perfect fall project!
ReplyDeleteThe back would be a neat quilt all by itself.
ReplyDeleteI will work on my DJ for a little bit then switch to one of 2 other projects
ReplyDeleteI enjoy watching your progress! Hand quilting is so my favorite means to quilt - and I even love the simple, straight (boring) lines!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe stitching is beautiful as is the quilt.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your perfect stitches Kathy! And thanks for the pleasant Sunday party!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in this quilt and love your approach to getting it quilted. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hand quilting!
ReplyDeleteThe red really shines on that golden backing. Very lovely.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty stitches on the back... and I love how you tackle quilting. I'll have to try that with my quilt. Hopefully I can get it prepped for quilting sometime today... have to dog proof the house first. We are dog sitting for a few days again.
ReplyDeleteWow very small, even stitches. Wish mine was like that!!
ReplyDeleteYou are making really good progress on this quilt. I love the colors in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the linky today Kathy!!
ReplyDeleteIt is coming along nicely! Although I won't be linking up...lack of ambition when it comes to the computer today. I did get some blocks put together and the yard cleaned up. After supper I will put my feet up and do some embroidery blocks. So I WILL be slow stitching!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting seems to be going along very quickly. The colors are perfect for fall.
ReplyDeleteLove the new header photo!
ReplyDeleteYour red stitches look delightful! : )
beautifully quilted such even stitches, maybe you could share how you do it on your blog? please
ReplyDeleteIt must only be me, but that "Red Brolly" clip art looks like a skull.
ReplyDeleteMy quilt is basted, just waiting for me to put it in the frame...
I love the red stitching on the back of your quilt, Kathy. Simply lovely!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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