The quilting is finished on the applique border in the bottom half of Rhapsody in Blue. Don't you just love this texture?
Here is the applique border. I just connected a bottom square to the top square with a straight line. The lines are spaced 1.5" apart. This applique is a variation of the Lady Jane center.
Here is the center applique. This applique is the center applique of the Lady Jane quilt. We have permission from Nancy Rink to use her design in this quilt.
Here is a close up of a corner of the applique border. The lines are diagonal to the bottom line. That pin is there because I didn't notice that there was a loop in the thread. When I roll this side backup toward the center, I'll stop and remove that loop. I try to watch for those but I don't always catch them until I've knotted off.
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I love the background texture in the centre of your quilt. The whole quilt is so beautiful. Here, it’s the rabbits who like to munch on my garden…
ReplyDeleteGail at the cozy quilter
Wow I had to zoom in to see the loop you mentioned. And yes I do love the texture on your quilt!
ReplyDeleteThat loop wasn't big but I always see those things on other quilts so I don't want them on quilts that I've quilted.
DeleteThe quilt is just gorgeous!!! We are clearing some property at our lake community and when we drove past the other day there were 2 deer in the opening. So cute.
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteIt is one thing to see your close-up quilting photos each week, it is quite another thing to see a wider shot. That quilting is gorgeous! How did you mark the quilting on the center panel? Is it a stencil. I have never seen that pattern before for hand quilting. I love it.
ReplyDeleteYes, there is a stencil, it came from the Stencil Company.
DeleteGretchen, this is just stunning all around, very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a quilt of extraordinary beauty Rhapsody in Blue is!! Yes, all your amazing quilting has added lovely texture to this quilt. I'm amazed you noticed the loop in the thread with the gazillion quilting stitches that you have done.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this quilt is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteWow...what a wonderful accomplishment! The texture is beautiful. It is sure to be an heirloom for decades to come!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting really adds to the quilt. That first photo really shows off all your work. Congrats on getting it all finished.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! Everything about this quilt is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is stunning! Your hand quilting is just exquisite.
ReplyDeleteOh, swoon. It's beautiful, Gretchen.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!
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Donna
LOVE LOVE LOVE this quilt! I love the quilting motif you chose for the center! It's so inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! Each section adds different designs showing your creativity and beautiful hand quilting skills. I love how it looks and so happy to see the great progress you have made.
ReplyDeleteStunning quilting work — the texture on that applique border is gorgeous, and the straight-line connection gives it such a clean, intricate look. The Lady Jane center is beautiful, and the close-up shows real precision. Those thread loops are such a relatable oops moment 😄. Also, those hosta munchers are way too cute to stay mad at! More here: https://casinacho.at/
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous - the colors, the quilting, the workmanship, the texture...!!!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! The texture looks so much fun to run fingers over again and again. It's just beautiful! Can't go wrong with blues.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful quilting, Gretchen. I would love to feel the texture you've created in this quilt! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great week.
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