Lollypop flowers for Valentine's Day 2012 |
So I've decided that I need a change of pace. It is cold and gray, perfect weather to sit and stitch by hand. I pulled out this lap/baby Charm Quilt that I finished piecing back in October 2010,
pieced a backing, pieced a batting (I used my Heat Press Batting Together tape for the first time, and it worked like a dream! Quick, easy, and I couldn't even tell where it was when I was hand quilting through it!), and plopped myself in front of the TV to quilt.
I wanted to do a big meander stitch, but I know myself too well - if I tried doing that on the front of the quilt, I'd be paying attention to seams and how much stitching was in one particular block - you know, overthinking it. So I turned the quilt over, and I am quilting it upside down. I purposefully chose this big polka dot so I could use those as a basic guide - my only rule is to only quilt in the white. So here's what I'm quilting
Back of Charm Quilt |
and here's what it looks like on the other side.
Front of Charm Quilt |
It's kind of fun quilting upside down, because I can't tell as I stitch how it will look on the other side.
OK, enough computer time. All I've been doing at work lately is computer work, and I'm determined to not spend time on the computer at home these days, even though it means I am missing out on everyone's blogs. Once basketball season is over and my job slows down a bit, I promise I'll come visit, OK?
8 comments:
I think that is totally AWESOME!!
I love that quilt, lots of color. I was just saying the other day I hadn't done any hand quilting in a very long time. What a great idea to use the back and meander around the dots! Way to go!
Good thinking for the quilting! Lovely quilt!!
I have never hand quilted a meander. I am so OCD that when I hand quilt, I have to outline EVERY single seam, lol. Your quilt is cool!!
The lollipops look fantastic Erin.
I love the quilting between the spots . Ive heard of quilting from the back but I've never done it.
My entire life is crazy again at the moment. I havent touched my sewing machine for well over a week and Im pretty sure it has cobwebs on it.
great quilting idea...=)
no worries...real life comes before cyber-life =)
hugZ,
annie
anniesrubyslipperz.com
You are way too busy. I'm glad you took some time for some quiet quilting. Cute quilt. Great backing. And I love your idea of working from the back -- less stress, more meander. Take care of yourself!
Debbie R.
Meant to comment ages ago....your hand quilting is wonderful! That was a good idea to go around the dots!
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