Exciting quilting progress happened this week, I quilted the 3" finished border all the way across the quilt! This means I'll start quilting the white border after I roll!
Quilting from the right side to the left side.
As you can see, the quilt top isn't as tight as I would like it to be but it hasn't been a problem. I personally like quilting on a quilt that's a bit loose.
I've hand quilted on other peoples quilts that have been pulled so tight, it was hard (for me) to quilt!
This is my personal preference, not every hand quilter is this way. The next quilt into the frame will be loaded the way the directions say.
The problem is with the side reel, the cog slips! The way the quilt is installed does make a difference.
Linking to Patchwork & Quilts, Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching, Oh Scrap, Show & Tell Monday, Monday Making, Handmade Monday, Design Wall Monday, BOM's Away
Love your quilting. I prefer a taut surface to stitch on. I think that is due to my cross-stitching preferences.
ReplyDeleteWhen I embroider, I do like the fabric stretched tightly but not for quilting. My way is not the only way to quilt, everyone has a different preference. Happy Stitching!
DeleteThanks for sharing that. You've gotten a lot done with that method. I think I would have given up and unloaded it and reloaded with it going over the rail. I have two hand qult frames made from the Stearns and Foster instructions. The cogs do slip if I try to put them too tight but maybe they do get tight enough.
ReplyDeleteImpressive - the end is in sight! I am always so inspired by your quilting.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing the blue all the way across this past week! So happy for you my friend... Kathi
ReplyDeleteWonderful progress! I'm like you, I like the quilt to be a "little" loose, not much. It's easier for me to get nice stitches that way.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is always so beautiful, Gretchen! I'm glad you've found a way that works for you!
ReplyDeleteGosh! This is beautiful!! I definitely need loose fabric for quilting.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed each and every installment of your quilting this piece. Your hand quilting is truly a work of pure art!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning quilt!
ReplyDeleteYou've been doing an awesome job quilting this, Gretchen. And here you are, facing the end. It's been nearly a year and a half but you've persisted. I admire that.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'm with you. Although I quilt in a hoop rather than a frame, I like a soft quilt. My needles don't bend or break and I find it easier on the hands.
Great progress on your stitching! You do such lovely work! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful quilting!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is wonderful. It is always a pleasure seeing your progress on this quilt, Gretchen
ReplyDeleteI do so enjoy watching your hand quilting on this beauty. So near the finish line,band of course you do such a lot of working on other projects in between times.
ReplyDeleteWow, the last border! I love watching the progress. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and linking up ;)
As always, I'm in awe of your quilting!
ReplyDeleteSo close to a finish. It is looking amazing! Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteI too, prefer looser to tighter, but I only have a hoop, so maybe that’s normal!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your quilt spring to life as the quilting stitches give it dimensional texture. That cable quilting in the border is gorgeous!
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