A lot of quilting happened last week since section six of Stonefields is finished. I need to get prepping on section seven.Again I've take picture along the edge of the quilt, not close ups. I don't get shadows this way.
This is the left side of the quilt. The quilting is beyond the applique in the corner so the stitching goes faster than when I need to stitch in the ditch around the applique.
The next section is the center applique. This is actually the top part of the applique. You can see the curved triangle background quilting.
Stitching diagonally through the little white squares makes the blue blocks slightly puff up. It looks so nice and the texture feels wonderful. Unfortunately you can't see that detail in pictures.
The last picture is the right side of the quilt. I've always liked the stencil I'm using for the outside borders but it is a wider stencil and doesn't work with a lot of quilts.
I've lost track of how many more inches to quilt but I will be reaching the center of the quilt in a couple of weeks!
Linking to Patchwork & Quilts, Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings, To Do Tuesday
Beautiful work on this, Gretchen;))) I just love the clean look of a blue and white quilt...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilting. The blue and white is so fresh looking. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh! This is beautiful!
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Donna
All the quilting is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You are an expert hand quilter. I’m in awe! Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeletePuffed up squares of a quilt due to the quilting is one of the finer things in life. Some people don't know what that enjoyment is. It's just beautiful, Gretchen.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Gretchen! I love your quilting as well! It's a great way to start the New Year! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteIt's pure pleasure to see your quilting, so pretty. What kind of batting do you use?
ReplyDeleteThis quilt has a wool batting in it, it's a bit more fluffy than cotton is.
DeleteThis is going to be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see your progress. xx
ReplyDeleteI enjoy every progress picture you post, Gretchen! Your work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my - it just gets prettier with each step you finish.
ReplyDeleteYour hand quilting always makes me swoon, Gretchen! Especially that gorgeous feather border!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful work with wonderful quilting, too. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Gretchen, as always! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! That is gorgeous! I'm a hand-quilter, too, but nothing as intricate and beautiful as this. Thanks for sharing with us.
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