Here are row 4's blocks.
I've had several questions about the circles I'm quilting in the embroidered blocks. I purchased the circle stencil several years ago at the One Stop Shop Hop in Kokomo, Indiana. The vendor was from Ohio but I have no idea where in Ohio.
The information on my stencil says BS177 Circle Echo, 12-1/2" - 32cm. Barbara Siedlecki by QCI, Inc. I googled Barbara's name and it took me to a website. I have no way of knowing if this is the same Barbara or not and I couldn't find any information about quilting stencils.
So I went to The Stencil Company and perused through their stencils. Under Modern stencils I found two circle stencils, a 10" and a 14". Scroll down to the Circles.
Some people asked if it was a spiral, no, I'm quilting a circle but if you scroll down farther, you will find 2 spiral stencils, again in 10" and 14" sizes. I've order the 14" one.
These are stencils I use in hand quilting, I don't know how they would work in machine quilting. They're a good quality plastic and last for years if taken care of. As you've seen, I hand mine on the wall.
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19 comments:
The quilting on your lovely quilt is coming along so well.
I have got to buy myself some more stencils. I only have a few. I do love how the circle stencil looks on those embroidered blocks.
I love your circles you are stitching and sew happy you got the 4th row done... do you have a border after the 5th row or will you reach it all in the next pass? How exciting to finish before expected!!!
Kathi
There is a top border, the same as the side borders. It shouldn't take long to finish but then there's the label. This quilt has to have a label, I hate labels! I should do that now so it's ready to go when the quilting is finished.
Beautifully done, houray for this 4th row! Great informations about the stencil, but for quilting by machine it would be easier to sew a spiral. Your circles are perfect, and it's so great to move so quickly on a project!
Thank you for sharing at Patchwork & Quilts link party!
You're right, for machine quilting it is easier to just sew the spiral and that's what I do. Thanks!
I think I asked you about the circle stencil last week and didn't even remember I had one - it was stored in a different location that I normally keep them - when I bought it I had bought it for cutting large circles for applique that are bigger than the mylar circles that I have as you could trace with a pencil to cut - I will have to remember now that I have it
Gorgeous blocks. I really love the circular stitching
It is coming along beautifully! I love the bleeding hearts block... it's one of my favourites!
Beautiful stitching, I love the bleeding hearts block!
Hi,
Awesome quilting...all the blocks are
beautiful...have a great day!
Just lovely!
The circular quilting really suits this quilt and your stitching is beautiful!
Those circles really work well on that quilt. And, your stitching, as all ways, appears flawless. (Said with a bit of jealousy!)
Is there some where, that the red work is I can copy it So pretty
So beautiful.
So lovely. And thanks for sharing the extra info.
I am drooling over this one Gretchen! Love those cable stitches on the blue! So pretty. The Stencil Store has just about any stencil one wants. You will be finished with this one soon. I believe it is wall hanging size - what a beauty it will be with lots of memories. Hugs
With each week, your embroidered flower quilt just becomes more beautiful. I do believe you are the 'Queen of Quilters' with all those tiny and perfect quilting stitches you magically seem to stitch.
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