When I last mentioned my Wayward Arcs piece made during Block Studies Collective in January, I was debating whether to add to it, and maybe even take it to QuiltCon to use during my hand-quilting class with Tara Faughnan @tarafaughnan. Well, I did both!
Before I went, I 'basted' it lightly by machine-stitching several vertical lines. Then for the hand-quilting class, I packed both Wonderfil #8 perle cotton and Aurifil 12wt, expecting to try both. But I found out in class that Tara prefers and uses Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt (that is, when she's not using Wonderfil GlaMore 12wt, a metallic thread), and so I tried it.
I was surprised how much I loved it. Tara and I compared the Aurifil and Wonderfil 12wts, and the Aurifil was just a bit 'fluffier?' It's hard to describe, but for hand-quilting, I really liked the Wonderfil also, and purchased some green and off-white to use while quilting my little quilt.
Over the weekend, I finished hand-quilting, and then stitched on a wide (3/4") binding. Just for the record, I'd backed the little (19" x 26") quilt with a printed fabric from stash, and used Quilter's Dream Request, which is especially nice for hand-quilting.
It sure felt great to be hand-quilting again, and I love the finished texture. I know it takes more time, but I'm seriously hoping for more hand-quilting in my future.
Good design.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to get to try a new thread and have a comparison. And the extra wide binding is a great frame for this piece!
ReplyDeleteI find hand quilting to be so relaxing. I stumbled on the Wonderfil threads a few years ago so it has been fun to hear others talking about them.
ReplyDeletevery pretty. I'm a big wonderful fan myself.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun piece, and how fun to try new threads for the hand quilting. I think I have some Wonderfil spaghetti, so I am going to check and pull them out. Nice finish!
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ReplyDeleteI think this is the most adorable little quilt! It's also great that you had a chance to try both brands of 12-weight thread, and decide which you like better. I have them both in my thead stash, and haven't really done a comparison. I'm glad you enjoyed your workshop. The result is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLoved it
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