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Sunday, October 8, 2017

In the Hoop: Old MacDonald Farm Sampler



Old MacDonald Farm Sampler is now in the hoop. 

I'm not quite sure how I'm going to quilt it all.  Right now I'm using regular hand quilting thread but I might switch to perle #12 or #8 for parts of it like the mountains. 

I've quilted the barn with straight lines for the most part. 

I've also stitched 1/4 inch around a hen and her chicks to make them stand out a little from the background. I think I'll quilt in a V for wings on the chicks as well as give them some straight line stitches for tail feathers and maybe give them a french knot eye.   Then I' really not sure what I will do with the green "grass" background.  Time will tell. 

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14 comments:

  1. Karen - Quilts...etc.October 8, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    a nice bright happy quilt for sure!

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  2. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeOctober 8, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    I so admire those who can hand quilt!

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  3. gayleOctober 8, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    I'm glad you're hand quilting this one! It's so special that it deserves the close attention!

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  4. JulieroseOctober 8, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Love your sampler--missed seeing the progress on this one along the way..
    hugs, Julierose

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  5. QuiltdivajulieOctober 8, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    I have planned out my quilting design for my OMMS quilt too -- there are only a few ahead of it so maybe by early next year. LOVE that you are hand quilting yours!

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  6. LindaOctober 8, 2017 at 2:06 PM

    I like the way you quilt " on the hoof" as the fancy takes you. Very creative.

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  7. EllenOctober 8, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    Looks good - I really like your idea for the hen and chicks. I didn't get my sampler finished but who knows....anything can happen.

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  8. CathieJOctober 8, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    I really like your quilting ideas. I will enjoy watching your stitching.

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  9. Cynthia Brunz DesignsOctober 8, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    The green background needs chicken scratching. I think they refer to it as seed quilting. But a simpler variation would be so fun on this quilt. It is so playful!

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  10. JanieOctober 8, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    I agree, that is a cheerful quilt. And I enjoy
    seeing your design, color and quilting choices.
    Great fun Cathy.

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  11. MonicaOctober 8, 2017 at 7:25 PM

    Oh well, if you are hand quilting this, it is going to be doubly nice! It really is charming.

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  12. LouiseOctober 8, 2017 at 7:41 PM

    Those chicks are so cute! Quilting in little wings is a great idea.

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  13. Quilter KathyOctober 10, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    So fun to quilt a project in this way... creativity determines the stitching patterns!
    ENjoy!

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  14. KajaOctober 14, 2017 at 1:52 AM

    I like the idea of adding detail to your chickens with stitching. I guess you'll work out the grass as you go along.

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