Sunday, October 24, 2021

Welsh Beauty


I rolled! It took awhile but I finished the row I was quilting last week. Isn't it lovely!

I made the picture extra large so you could view it better. 

I love the texture when I gently move my fingers across the quilted section.

And here are pictures of the swags and the corner.

The swags look so elegant!



I like all the quilting design except for the zigzag there with the feathers.

If I had thought ahead, i would have changed the zigzags into curves but I didn't so they are they way they are.

26 comments:

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Looks downright beautiful, Gretchen!!! Are you stitching with blue thread, or is that just the color of your washout lines?

Gretchen Weaver said...

The swags, feathers and flowers are blue thread. All the crosshatching is cream thread but it looks blue because of the blue marking. Once this quilt is finished and washed, you'll be able to see what it truly looks like. The finish won't happen for a long time though, I'm estimating this quilt will be in the frame for 2 years, maybe longer? Thanks for commenting!

Kim said...

You say lovely, Gretchen, I say gorgeous, amazing, superb etc etc! Truly, the quilting on Welsh Beauty is a triumph. I can just imagine the beautiful texture all your quilting is giving this quilt.

The Cozy Quilter said...

Looking wonderful! I love seeing your progress on Welsh Beauty each week.

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

you say it will be on the frame for two years - how large is it? Also I can't quite tell how you have it on your frame - is the top rolled on to a bar or do you have it just laying over the batting and have it pinned? I know your set up is different than mine

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

You can be very proud of your work, it's gorgeous! I love the swags too ;)
Thank you for sharing your beautiful Welsh Beauty, and linking up with Patchwork & Quilts link party today!

Ivani said...

Thaks for sharing your beautiful progress on Welsh Beauty. It is a work of art & love. Happy sititching, Gretchen!

Created by Kathi said...

I love your progress on the wholecloth Gretchen!!! You are rocking it!!!
Kathi

CathieJ said...

I think once you add the feathers that I can glimpse above that zig-zag, you really won't notice it any more. Your quilting is gorgeous!

Quilter Kathy said...

So exquisite! I can imagine that it feels amazing to run your fingers over the hand quilted texture!

Gretchen Weaver said...

This is a queen sized quilt, 90" by 108". If this was the only hand project I had going, it would quilt faster. But I have a hand applique project in progress and will be adding an EPP project into the mix too. It will be finished when it is. I'll be happy if it takes less than 2 years.

Karrin Hurd said...

Gorgeous work! I always love seeing your progress!

Sarah said...

Your work is just gorgeous!

Jenny said...

I do so love to see the progress you make on your hand quilting, love those swags and feathers!

Gemini Jen NZ said...

Beautiful work! I am totally going to get me a long-arm!

Julierose said...

This is just so gorgeous--looks so soft and cozy--beautiful quilting hugs, Julierose

K Reeves said...

Beautiful work, congrats on the roll!

Preeti said...

Oh Welsh Beauty, you take my breath away...

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Stunning!

Sue said...

WOW Gretchen. Fabulous!!

Terry said...

Wow!! That is absolutely beautiful! :0)

AnnieO said...

Gorgeous work. You must be very pleased how well all your needle and thread time is being spent.

Jay said...

I can imagine the feel of the quilted areas. I think that's my favorite part of hand quilting: running my fingers over the competed parts. For some reason, it's so therapeutic. Beautiful work!

QuiltGranma said...

Absolutely beautiful! Wish my hands could tolerate doing that!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Your quilting is stunning, Gretchen. You are moving right along on this quilt. Have a wonderful week and happy quilting.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Look at all these comments Gretchen, appropriately praising your wonderful stitching. I would add Perfection to the list of adjectives.