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2/24/13

Sunday Sewing: Hand Quilting

Mini Quilt - Block Pattern Illusion by Daine {from blank pages...}

Mini Quilt - Pattern Illusion - Hand quilting

You might remember this... back in December I tested a paper piecing pattern for Diane @ From Blank Pages. And the block had been hanging on my inspiration board, unfinished all this time; mainly because I couldn't decide on how to quilt it. I knew I wanted to make it into a mini quilt to decorate my sewing room (I love looking at it every time I come into the room), but I had my doubts about the quilting. I wanted something soft that wouldn't overpower the design. Thus, hand quilting was my final choice. To contrast the straight lines and at the same time complement the geometric design of the block I hand quilted circles all over. I really like the texture the hand quilting gives to this quilt. Hand quilting takes a bit more time than machine quilting, but is totally worth it. I'm looking forward to creating another project using this technique. 

Have a wonderful week!

Martha.



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13 comments:

  1. MaritFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Lovely!

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  2. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    So crisp looking and I like the how the circular hand quilting softens all the straight lines and angles, really lovely :)

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  3. Diane BohnFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    It's beautiful! I love it. The hand quilting really does compliment it so well. The perfect touch! :) Thanks again for your help!

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  4. DeborahFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Love this. I'm making an effort to do more hand quilting. Yours is beautiful.

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  5. DeborahGunFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    really lovely - I love hand quilting too.

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  6. LisaFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Pretty!!!! The hand quilting is the perfect choice - I love the circles. It's fun to hang these little minis where you can can enjoy them!

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  7. Deb@asimplelifequiltsFebruary 26, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    This is so pretty! Love the effect of the circles.

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  8. Celtic ThistleFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    The hand quilting really is the icing on the cake Martha, your mini is delicious!

    Thanks for linking up to New to Me in 2013 too, we will all be trying out hand quilting now :)

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  9. CherilynFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful! Love your hand quilting!

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  10. Sandra WhiteFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    You are so right. Hand quilting is worth it. The circles set off the angles.

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  11. WendyFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    it looks wonderful, good choice to hand quilt it!

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  12. CatherineMarch 1, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    I am catching up belatedly! This is lovely and your handquilting is great. Your pics are lovely, as usual:-)

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