Sunday, February 26, 2017

In the Hoop: Tiny Spools in a BIG quilt

Tiny Spools in a BIG quilt

I was going to quilt this on my DSM. 
Then I wasn't. 
Then I was.
Then I wasn't.
Then I was. 
Then I saw some #12 perle cotton thread on clearance. 
Then I bought LOTs of #12 clearance perle. 
Then I remembered I always wanted to hand quilt a quilt with Baptist Fans.
Then I decided this was the quilt to quilt with Baptist Fans. 
Then I marked a few rows of Baptist Fans in mechanical pencil.
Then it went into the hoop and then I started hand quilting.



14 comments:

gayle said...

And then you were exhausted and sat down to relax. And quilt.
I love your spools, you inspirer, you!

Deb A said...

Hehehehe.... You are too funny! Sometimes things just place themselves in our path (cotton on sale) to lead us in the right direction. Great decision to hand quilt in the baptist fan pattern on this cutie.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Love seeing your quilting train of thought! That is often how things come together!

The Cozy Quilter said...

Sew fun to visit all the fabrics in your spools as you hand quilt! Nice spools!

Jill said...

Once I big stitched a child's quilt in a similar frame. I enjoyed it. Hope you enjoy it also as it would be fun to quilt these colorful spools.

Jeanne said...

Haha, it's good to have a clear plan!

Stephie said...

Hahaha!!! That kinda reminds me of a child's story! I hope you're enjoying some peaceful stitching today - it's looking really good :)

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Ah yes, that slippery slope that sends us quilters down a path quickly. It is going to be beautiful! Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

Cathy said...

And then all your quilty fans shouted "You go, girl!" as we watched another great quilt come together. The End.

Ann said...

What Cathy said. So fun!

Sue SA said...

Glad you decided to do this - I dream of hand quilting baptist fans, so going to enjoy watching your effort and result!

claudia said...

Then I said..."oh! Fantastic quilt!"

Ariane said...

Great idea!! Loving it!!

Quilter Kathy said...

I am squealing with delight over here... love the spools and love the hand quilted fans!
So exciting!
I can totally relate to the decision making "back and forth" "Yes I am, No I'm not" kind of process!! LOL