I've been doing some big stitch hand quilting on my "Roses in December" quilt top I finished back in December 2021. It's a big 86 x 103 so it is nice to have on my lap keeping me warm while I'm quilting. I'm not using a hoop for this one. For now I'm stitching an eyeballed 1/4 inch or so on each side of all the very long seam lines.
And sew on...
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REMEMBER, TREASURE, GROW, READ (my words of the year)
"God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December. " - J.M. Barrie
13 comments:
I'm sure the quilt feels good on your legs while you are quilting, much better than in July or August! Enjoy your big stitching!
Beautiful prints!
This is so pretty!
I'm so glad that you included the post where you showed the whole quilt. It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing all that you do.
Such a lovely quilt--take care of your hands and rest them frequently--hugs, Julieroe
Enoy your hand stitching on this pretty quilt.
Those rose prints are so pretty! I bet that is enjoyable to stitch along on. Stay warm!
A beautiful apropos quote for a beautiful quilt. I admire all you hand quilters. I’ve enjoyed embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, and crochet but never could get the knack of hand quilting. Since big stitch uses a slightly thicker thread how are you able to bury thread knots? Similar to regular thread? I continue to enjoy your blog ❤️ - Beth in AL
I love that quote, beautiful roses everywhere on your lovely quilt.
Ah, roses. We have had nothing but snow and ice and I am craving growing flowers. Your work is so comforting and lovely on a day like today.
What lovely floral fabrics you are working with. I know how much you love roses. Enjoy your week and Happy quilting.
This is the perfect time to cuddle under a blanket of roses! I was expecting your stitches to be longer than that. Maybe I need to find the definition of big stitching because yours look small to me. The quilting looks really nice.
What a beautiful bouquet, Cathy. And thanks for the link to the post with the link to the pattern.
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