It's been a couple of weeks of very slim sewing here, between a nasty cold, travel, holidays and all, I've sewn and blogged less in November than all year. I'm hoping that's about to change. On Saturday, I had the time and finally, the energy, to refocus, evaluate the projects in the works, and make at least a little progress on several. Some of that was gathering supplies or printing a pattern, but it was also getting started on quilting, which I'll share later this week, and most surprising of all, make a backing and pin-basting my Teeny Tiny Trip Around the World. Do you even remember it?
Below is a view of the finished top, hand-pieced 1" finished squares, measuring 38" square overall. I was able to press out those ripples, and I think I now have a relatively flat quilt sandwich all ready for hand-quilting. It's been a while, so I hope I get into it as much as I currently want to. Time will tell, but for now, it's at least one big step in the right direction.
That's amazing! Questions: how do you cope with catching your quilting thread on the pins? Would it be feasible to pin on the back?
ReplyDeleteI definitely remember this beauty. I am glad you are going to hand quilt it and look forward to seeing it finish up.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty little quilt! I admire you for doing handwork. Really, it's good therapy because it makes you (me!) slow down. I don't need more quilts, so slower-going projects are a good thing. In fact, I've ordered a lovely, comfy swivel-glider chair for my sewing room, just so I can turn more of my time and attention to handwork. I'm glad you're feeling better, and during this holiday rush I hope you find moments for creating.
ReplyDeleteSuch a vibrant little Trip Around The World! I can't imagine stitching all those squares by hand but it has been well worth the time you've spent doing this.
ReplyDeleteThat's a perfect little quilt! I admire you doing handwork. It's really good therapy because it slows you (me!). I don't need more quilts, so slower projects are fine.
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you're inspiring me to get mine out again. So glad you are feeling better and giving the hand quilting a go!
ReplyDeleteI remember and love this one! I'm still blown away that it's all hand pieced and now you are going to hand quilt it!! I know it'll be amazing. The question is...are there future hand pieced quilts in your future?!
ReplyDeleteYou are tenacious! Congratulations on the top finish.
ReplyDeleteI think the hand quilting will go fast and look great.
Of course we remember it! I am looking forward to seeing what quilting you will chose and do. Hope you have fun xo
ReplyDeleteAnd that you are feeling better again!
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