Saturday, April 9, 2022

Hand quilting on a slow stitching Sunday

Earlier this week I shared this photo of a small quilt top I had finished up, and was hoping to get it ready for quilting soon.


I hadn't considered hand quilting it, until my friend Linda brought it up, and pretty soon I was thinking, "Why not?!"  So I pieced a backing, got the quilt sandwich made, and started putting some stitches in.

The backing is a little more green than the brown it looks in this photo
 - kind of an olive-green - but perfect for this quilt!

I found some very old, but pretty yellow thread specifically made for hand quilting, so thought I would use that.  It's going along very nicely!


This will be my slow Sunday Stitching today, and probably for several more days!

Sharing at Kathy's Quilts.






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22 comments:

  1. CathieJApril 10, 2022 at 5:03 AM

    I love that you are hand quilting this very pretty piece. Enjoy your stitching!

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  2. Libby in TNApril 10, 2022 at 5:40 AM

    Great start!

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  3. MaryApril 10, 2022 at 5:45 AM

    Your hand-quilting is just lovely, so even. Very inspiring!

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  4. LindaApril 10, 2022 at 6:01 AM

    That yellow thread looks perfect with those perfect stitches. You have become quite accomplished as a hand quilter! Do you notice any difference between your machine sewing thread and thread made specifically for hand quilting?
    By the way I was at Joann's last week and looked at the Guttermann thread. What weight do you recommend?

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  5. The Joyful QuilterApril 10, 2022 at 6:18 AM

    You do such beautiful work, Diann. Happy hand quilting!!

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  6. KimApril 10, 2022 at 6:23 AM

    Oh, the yellow thread is perfect for your beautiful little quilt. Lovely hand quilting, too.

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  7. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeApril 10, 2022 at 7:10 AM

    Great hand quilting project, so pretty.

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  8. The Cozy QuilterApril 10, 2022 at 7:15 AM

    A perfect new slow stitching project!

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  9. piecefulwendyApril 10, 2022 at 7:26 AM

    Such a cute quilt, and fun to be able to hand stitch it. Do you spray baste when you hand stitch? If so, do you have trouble getting the needle through the layers?

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  10. grammajudybApril 10, 2022 at 7:35 AM

    Oh Diann, it’s going to be so pretty! Your stitching is so pretty, the yellow thread, perfect!

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  11. chrisknitsApril 10, 2022 at 7:44 AM

    The hand stitching is perfect for this quilt!

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  12. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaApril 10, 2022 at 8:04 AM

    I love that you are hand quilting this very pretty piece, Diann. The yellow is perfect. Enjoy the process now!

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  13. Karen - Quilts...etc.April 10, 2022 at 8:32 AM

    the hand quilting looks great!! have fun with it the yellow thread is pretty

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  14. Deb AApril 10, 2022 at 9:00 AM

    Such pretty quilting you are adding! I was thinking it would be a good one to hand quilt as well. Enjoy your day.

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  15. Quilter KathyApril 10, 2022 at 9:37 AM

    Your stitching looks lovely in buttery yellow! ENjoy!

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  16. SarahApril 10, 2022 at 9:39 AM

    Nice quilting! I really like this pattern too.

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  17. Karrin HurdApril 10, 2022 at 10:55 AM

    Beautiful quilting of a lovely quilt. Happy stitching!

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  18. AnnieOApril 10, 2022 at 12:20 PM

    One of my favorite quilt patterns ever. Love your small quilt. So Sweet!

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  19. Jill at emeraldcottageApril 11, 2022 at 12:22 PM

    your hand quilting is perfect, so delicate , I love the yellow thread
    Jillxo

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  20. KatApril 12, 2022 at 2:32 AM

    Your handquilting is beautifully even. It will look wonderful when it is finished,

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  21. Sandy PanagosApril 12, 2022 at 6:05 PM

    What a great project for hand quilting. Your stitches are amazing!

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  22. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingApril 20, 2022 at 3:32 PM

    Very pretty combo of Carole's pattern, cute fabrics and hand quilting!!!

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