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Sunday, December 15, 2019

Floral Triangles Quilting Progress

This week I made it completely across the row I was quilting. That's because the pieced blocks quilt faster than the applique blocks. I forgot to take a picture of the whole row and I've already rolled the quilt, ready to start quilting again.
From the left, side border.







And the rest of the blocks.











You may have noticed that some of the curliques on the bottom of the stems are kind of pleated.Originally I was using bias I had made but I didn't like the way that looked, so I switched to back basting. The more smooth curliques are back basted.

 Linking to Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching,  Oh Scrap, Bambi's Show & Tell Monday, Monday Making, Design Wall Monday, BOM's Away
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19 comments:

  1. Frances MeredithDecember 15, 2019 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful stitching

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  2. Chris December 15, 2019 at 7:28 AM

    I had not noticed the difference. I used both techniques in my Cherries quilt. I love seeing the hand quilting effect.

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  3. Created by KathiDecember 15, 2019 at 8:16 AM

    I had not noticed the pleated areas until you pointed them out... next project you back baste can you share a bit about how you do that... I can make bias but I like your back basted finished stems BETTER! :) Lovely quilting and photos of your quilting <3 Have a wonderful week! Kathi

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  4. Karen - Quilts...etc.December 15, 2019 at 9:07 AM

    what kind of batting did you use? I love the almost "puffiness" going on I don't know how else to say it - love it

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    1. Gretchen WeaverDecember 15, 2019 at 11:09 AM

      I've started using wool batts exclusively for hand quilting, stitches so much easier.

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    2. QuiltGranmaDecember 18, 2019 at 12:59 PM

      Yes, I have found that to be so much easier than others, as well. And in case of fire... did you know... that wool resists burning?

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  5. Karrin HurdDecember 15, 2019 at 9:48 AM

    Gorgeous quilt and quilting. I love seeing your progress!

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  6. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsDecember 15, 2019 at 10:43 AM

    Backbasting is a lifesaver when we need to do those fine curves. I remember the frustration I had on some vase handles till I tried to backbaste them. Your quilt is just going to be a masterpiece so many wonderful stitches and colors.

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  7. SarahDecember 15, 2019 at 12:55 PM

    Your quilting is stunning! I've also been admiring your lovely blocks from fridays post. I must get back to my happy little things project!

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  8. KimDecember 15, 2019 at 5:18 PM

    Just look at all your beautiful quilting....amazing really! My goodness this quilt is a beauty!

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  9. Susan StantonDecember 15, 2019 at 9:38 PM

    This quilt is going to be amazing when it's finished. I love watching the progress that you are making on it each week!

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  10. JennyDecember 15, 2019 at 11:11 PM

    I'm enjoying seeing your hand quilting each time as you work on this lovely quilt.

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  11. Alycia~QuiltygirlDecember 16, 2019 at 8:59 AM

    Wow!!! that is just gorgeous!

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  12. stitchingirlblog.wordpress.comDecember 16, 2019 at 9:15 AM

    This is such a beautiful, timeless quilt. Your stitches are so even!!

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  13. SueDecember 16, 2019 at 3:28 PM

    Beautiful work Gretchen. Back basting is my preferred method of applique.

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  14. grammajudybDecember 16, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    Absolutely spectacular!

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  15. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaDecember 17, 2019 at 8:58 AM

    This is amazing to view and what beautiful photos too Gretchen.

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  16. Denise :)December 17, 2019 at 9:25 AM

    The quilting makes such an amazing difference to your beautiful quilt! It's really lovely!! :)

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  17. canuckquilterDecember 17, 2019 at 1:51 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful. All that precised hand quilting and hand applique are a delight for the eyes.

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