Sunday, March 8, 2026

Rhapsody in Blue

The bottom border of Rhapsody in Blue is quilted. Sorry there are shadows in the pictures.

This first picture is across the bottom border but the quilting doesn't show.







The next section to be quilted is the 9 patch patchwork.

Elaine did the applique work, the applique is based on the Lady Jane quilt designed by Nancy Rink.

Linking to Patchwork & Quilts, Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Craftastic Monday, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings, To Do Tuesday

20 comments:

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Oh wow, I love your feathers, they are so pretty! There are very few stitches left to finish this one.
Thank you for sharing your work in progress and linking up.

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal said...

Such fine quilting! Do you admire your work as you go? :)

Gretchen Weaver said...

When I'm ready to roll and uncover the whole size, I love to gently move my fingers across the texture. It pleases me.

Kate said...

Beautifully done!

Maggie said...

Dear Gretchen, It is beautiful and do not worry about the shadows, it is so inspiring to see all the hand quilting!

Kathy S. said...

Your feathers are oh so pretty swirling all around. Happy weather is here in Ohio this week. Hope you have time to set your needle down and catch some rays there.

CathieJ said...

Those quilted feathers are so pretty.

Karrin Hurd said...

Gorgeous applique and quilting!

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

The texture your hand quilting is creating is so lovely! It is just right for this project!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Your hand quilting is just exquisite, Gretchen. You are moving right along. Have a blessed week.

T Holzer said...

Beautiful! Your feathers are exquisite!

Cheree @ The Morning Latte said...

Just beautiful quilting!

Rebecca Grace said...

Your hand quilting is just spectacular. I clicked on every picture to make it big and then zoomed in to admire all those neat, tiny stitches!

Sara said...

Your hand stitching is really beautiful.

Deb said...

Lovely quilting!

Peggy Stockwell said...

Looks fabulous!!!

Carol Andrews said...

Lovely quilting! Thank you for sharing on To Do Tuesday.

Vivian said...

Beautiful feather flourishes! So apropos for this quilt design.

Brenda @ Songbird Designs said...

Your hand quilting is awesome, Gretchen! Hope you are doing as well as you can. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great weekend and upcoming week!

time4stitchn said...

Such lovely feathers in your border! What a beautiful treasure for the edge. You do such nice work.( and great photography to show us!