For this post, the pictures have been taken across the quilt but there are some close up picture also.
My phone recently updated and the program is different for sending picture from my phone to the home computer. I had taken a picture of the side that included the left outside border, it's apparently floating around wherever picture go when they disappear.
I have started the center section so I took individual pictures from the bottom like normal.
I also stitched in the ditch on both sides of the blue border that surrounds the center applique.
When I roll the quilt, I alternate the side I turn the stick from. This keeps the edge of the quilt even. If you always roll the same side first, the edge runs crooked. You do need to keep track of which side is rolled first, I just place a pin on the edge of the first rolled side.
I have seen hand quilted quilts in the frame where they haven't been careful to keep the quilt even. I think it pulls on the bias and makes the quilt not straight. You can see in the above picture that the blocks from the 9 patches run straight across. That is how it should be.
I don't quilt with a portable quilting frame so I know nothing about quilting in one of those. This is for the old sticks & stands frame. I also think I'm more particular than a lot of quilters, I've been told by friends that I'm too picky but if I'm going to invest the time for hand quilting, then I'm going to quilt it my way. That's the end of my sermon for the day.
Linking to Patchwork & Quilts, Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Sew & Tell, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings, To Do Tuesday
16 comments:
Your quilting, as usual, is stunning! Thanks for the helpful hints on keeping everything straight and even. Gail at the cozy quilter
The curved triangle background is really pretty. I had to laugh when you said quilting at night could cause a "toe catcher" incident. Ha ha. That's a good one. Yes, my tired eyes impair my quilting skills for sure. It's great to plan ahead. It's okay to be picky. Your work is beautiful. You take so much pride in all you do. Happy holidays. Enjoy your stitching time.
The quilting is gorgeous. With all the time that is invested in hand quilting a project, it's definitely worthwhile to take care with all the important background processes that give you a nice quilt at the end. Have a very Merry Christmas.
Your quilting, oh so beautiful. I think I'd like to be known as a "picky quilter". ;)
I am so enjoying watching your beautiful progress on this quilt! And thank you for explaining the process to a non-quilter like me. I think your attention to detail gives you the stunning results that you consistently show us here on your blog and that is something to be proud of! It’s who you are! Merry Christmas to you and your family and a happy, happy New Year.
Your quilting is beautiful. I'm glad there are still hand quilters like you out there.
Your hand quilting is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks!
Your hand quilting is really pretty. I don't do hand quilting, I admire those who do. The quilt is gorgeous, I love blue and white. It's good you plan ahead, 'stress-quilting' in the last minutes are not a good idea.
This was a great tutorial! Your quilts are always so lovely and your quilting fantastic!
Wonderful craftsmanship... I agree with you, you can never be too meticulous when it comes to craftsmanship... beautiful things should look perfect :-)))
It's great that you quilt early enough to be able to work in peace, I can totally understand that... because as they say, "Still waters run deep" - "In der Ruhe liegt die Kraft".
Hugs from Viola
A YEAR!!! A whole year to quilt? Such a labor of love. Since I am the impatient quilter, I admire your patience and stick-to-itiveness. Wishing you all the joys of the season and peace in the new year!
I love that curved triangle background design, especially seeing it quilted by hand instead of by machine. Very striking. And what you said about rolling/advancing the quilt and checking that it's even and square each time is the same with long arm machine quilting frames. "Too picky?" Snort! That is just judgement in disguise. The definition of "too picky" is "pickier than me (the person saying it). "You're too picky" and "your quilting isn't good enough" are just two opposite ends of the exact same insult, where the person saying it is declaring that the only RIGHT way to make a quilt is THEIR way.
Sermon or not, you are the best version of your quilting and have been successful with it. Why change when it isn't broken or not working? I am in awe of your beautiful stitching. You have wonderful results. The slinky triangles are so pretty. I think it would be harder to do curves, but what do I know. Blessings to you during this holiday!
It really is coming along. And to have the forethought to avoid pressure and deadlines in the end, it so smart! The way triangle quilting is nice. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
Your hand quilting is gorgeous and you are right about the frame, it's important if it matters. Finishing with a quilt straight and squared is much better. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work and linking up, Merry Christmas!
Gretchen not only is Rhapsody in Blue a gorgeous quilt, so is your quilting. I admire you u skill with a needle and appreciate the tips you share with all of us on To Do Tuesday. I am almost rave enough after watching you to try doing a quilt by hand. Might be a good idea since I can no longer visit my long arm since DH can not travel or be left alone. I do have a smaller frame so I just might have to give it a try if I can figure out the space to set it up. Happy New Year to you and yours. 😁 Carol
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