Sunday, May 16, 2021

Applique Center Quilted!

The quilting on the applique center was finished this week! It didn't take that long since there weren't leaves to stitch in the ditch.


After the center was finished, I quilted the left side pieced block and the borders.


I should easily be able to complete the quilting of the 3" blue border with the yellow corners stones this week. After that is the row of pieced blocks.

I'm posting a picture of the flimsy before any quilting happened so you can see my progress. I have quilted to the top of the applique center, I've reached the beginning of the end.

22 comments:

Kim said...

Oh how lovely the quilt top looks in all its entirety, Gretchen! You have reached the beginning of the end....how exciting! The finished applique centre looks fabulous. I would love to look at and touch this beautiful quilt in person. I can just imagine all the beautiful texture.

Sarah said...

You certainly are on the home run! I really like the quilting pattern you've used in your centre panel.

CathieJ said...

Thanks for the full view of the top. I had forgotten what it looked like. You really are nearing the end of your quilting. I am enjoying following each step of it. So pretty.

Maggie said...

Dear Gretchen,

The quilting makes the quilt, it is amazing how you do different quilting designs and it just makes the quilt. Hand quilting is beautiful and very relaxing, yours is simply gorgeous!

The Cozy Quilter said...

Such a beautiful quilt, enhanced by your lovely hand quilting. I had forgotten what the whole quilt looked like. Not far to go now until you reach the finish line.

Ivani said...

You reached the beginning of the end, this is amazing, Gretchen! It was wonderful following your weekly quilting progress of this gorgeous quilt. Have a wonderful week.

chrisknits said...

Just an amazing quilt and your beautiful quilting, so jealous!!

grammajudyb said...

That is just stunning!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

you are getting closer to an end - I love the quilting design you are using.

LJ said...

Thank you. Enjoying watching your lovely hand-quilting as you progress. You work is outstanding.

Quilter Kathy said...

Such a beautiful quilt and that background fill design is stunning!
Happy Stitching!

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Oh wow, nearly the end! Just one more row, and it's done!!
Thank you for linking up today ;)

Chookyblue...... said...

Keep going your nearly there..... It looks wonderful.....

Created by Kathi said...

Oh Gretchen.. your stitches in this quilt and the quilt design are just delightful... I have enjoyed watching this one come to life under your fingers and am excited yet sad to see it soon to be off the frame ... but the good news is it can be bound and used !!! YAY! I love your center design and your quilting all over this one :D Kathi

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Congratulations on finishing the center block quilting, Gretchen . Your quilt is so beautiful and I am enjoying seeing your progress on your quilt. You have kept me motivated to keep my Easter quilt out and work on it. I moved the hoop this past week. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

This is going to be a lovely quilt. I love the designs you are choosing. Thanks for sharing with oh Scrap!

Bonnie said...

I was looking at the top white piece and thought -- I thought she did hand quilting. Well, duh! It was it is just so well done it looks like a machine. You are making great progress. It is and will be gorgeous.

Sue said...

I love the way you have quilted the background to your applique centre. What a great pattern!

Rebecca Grace said...

That's a lovely way of looking at it "you've reached the Beginning of the End." Or are you just at the End of the Beginning? ;-). It looks so, SO beautiful. I hope you're enjoying every single stitch of it!

AnnieO said...

Absolutely gorgeous quilting. You're spending lots of quality time with this pretty quilt.

Margaret B said...
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Margaret B said...

Your quilt and quilting are just beautiful. Wonderful choice of quilting patterns.