I don't know how I've managed it, other than by plain stubbornness, but I've actually completed my quilt for Another Little Quilt Swap. I've called it "Meander" after the stitch detail I have put through the quilt and the meander of the appliqued squares.
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Note: The hanger is not part of the quilt
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I wrote about the design of the quilt here and since Saturday I have stitched a meander design through the quilt in a red metallic thread and then quilted the remainder. Finally I added some gold feather stamps to lift one or two areas. The backing fabric is this traydyed cotton and I have used it for the binding too.
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This quilt has been a considerable challenge and I have really enjoyed it. I wanted to make a wholecloth and explore printing and stamping and I have let the cloth lead me most of the way. It has been fun experimenting and I have also got a Journal quilt for June and several pieces of stamped fabric to play some more with. Yay! One small problem, I've been doing so much sewing I think I've got RSI! My thumbs and fingers are giving me jip! I think some rest is called for!
3 comments:
This is beautiful, Julie. Take care of your hands though!
Hi Julie, it looks like you've had real fun working on this! Great results too!
Your quilt is great Julie. I shall have tired hands tomorrow as I have been gardening all morning and am just about to go and do some more. Sometimes I work on a 'what'll make it bad will make it better' basis, and other times I take a rest for a few days. Hope your hands soon recover.
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