Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Update on Hand Quilting

Well, Feb was a short month, but I did get more hand stitching done on my BTCT. I was sidetracked with piecing two other projects, but they are now finished. I'm not sure if I posted this info so if I'm repeating myself, sorry. Quilt was marked by Bellwether Drygoods in MD, they did an amazing job. 3/4" cross hatch and I'm outlining all the applique.
Progress to report: 8 blocks are completely outlined. Huge accomplishment as this is where most of my time and energy is being focused.
Once the blocks are outlined, the grid work is what shines.  I've tried to stitch a line or two at the end of my sessions, so it's a slow process. Now that it's got some quilting on it, the tank is getting easier to handle.  It still weighs the same, it's just denser and easier to handle.  I am committed to staying focused on this project, What are you staying focused on? Sharon

6 comments:

  1. Looking so wonderful Sharon - you have made a lot of progress. Sure do like to looks of the cross hatching. Having 2nd thoughts now about my one direction grid work. Can always go back the other way...sigh...now that the wedding quilt top is done & being machine quilted, i should(:o) have time for more handquilting....

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  2. You'll be done before you know it! It looks fantastic! I can't wait to start cross hatching mine.

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  3. omg sharon.....that is gorgeous! as for me i am waylaid for now. fell monday and broke my right wrist in two places and will have surgery next tuesday. no blogging and no sewing for me for a few weeks. you keep up the good work and i will live vicariously thru you for now.

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  4. That is beautiful! Have a great day!!

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  5. Looking beautiful Sharon, pretty soon yours will be finished while mine is still waiting.

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  6. Your work is gorgeous! I tried applique once and wasn't very good at it. clearly it's something that I need to practice.

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