Tuesday, February 6, 2018

the quilting begins

finally got down to starting the quilting on this quilt....


no fancy pants patterns here, just simple and free form.  not blue ribbon worthy either, but rather evoking the memory of our quilty ancestors who made simple, utilitarian quilts with enjoyment and satisfaction for a pastime they loved.  no deadline for this as it's being donated as a fundraiser.  even so, got plenty of others stacked up waiting for their turn in the hoop and the year is already nearly 6 weeks old.  ***  and while it's been a pretty easy winter here in maryland, the few bad days we've had have fallen on quilt guild day and it's happening again tomorrow!!!  come on mother nature....guess i'll be catching up on house chores instead of communing with my quilty peeps....sheesh!    and for all of us in the snow path, i saw this on facebook and wanted to share with you....



from the "california native" page....figures!

6 comments:

  1. Simple, traditional adds up to comfort!

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  2. Your quilting is great, so smooth and even! Love the bright colors!

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  3. your hand quilting is lovely and becoming a lost art.

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  4. I love your hand quilting. Truly makes the quilt!

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  5. I think your stitches are great. It is wonderful to see that hand quilting is still in existance. I haven't done it in years.

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