I used the half-hoop found at a yard sale last month to hand quilt most of this piece, using the full hoop only for the very center. Quilting is big stitch in a simple cross-hatch pattern. I've been working at my big stitch quilting in an attempt to get the stitches to come out a little more even. Seems after all these years my regular hand quilting is much easier to accomplish than the larger stitches with 12 wt. or pearl cotton thread. More practice needed (always)!
I always love seeing the wide variety of mini quilts Wendy links to in her monthly mini posts, everything from traditional to modern improv is represented.
There will be no more quilting or blog-reading time until Sunday evening as my daughter and 2-1/2 year old grandson will be here visiting - happy grandma time!!! Til next time, happy quilting!
15 comments:
such a charming mini quilt! Have a fun family visit!
Very cute small one. Have a wonderful family visit!
Very cute! I love big stitch...just quilted a whole quilt in about 25 hours, using that technique.
You've done it again. Another sweet monthly mini. I'm delinquent again. I agree that if done hand quilting forever switching over to a big stitch and perel cotton requires another neuron pathway. But I think you've got it. Have fun with lots of hugs
What a pretty little quilt! I think your quilting is perfect for it! Hope you have a fun time with your family! ---"Love"
I feel like the simplest patterns usually make the most inviting quilts. This is very sweet, and you found some great places for it to "pose". :)
Wonderful! So darling.
What a sweet little quilt and I love the way your photographed it with your wonderful antiques. I tried big stitch quilting once and found it to be quite challenging. Enjoy your family time this weekend!
Dear little June mini! (Where did the month go, I ask???) - the contrast between the little pieces and the quilting stitch just adds another special element - well done. Have a fun weekend with the littles...
Very pretty prints and colors on your little mini!
Love mini doll quilt too. Youhave a fun blog...I followed you from Janet O. And will visit you again!!
We have many of the same friends that have blogs!
Carolyn
So cute! I love one-patch mini quilts, and yours is scrumptious!
I also find big stitch quilting to be quite challenging, but I sure like the look of it. Yours is lovely!
What a sweet quilt. I love the fabrics and arrangement you used for the colors. I love that half hoop you found (in an earlier blog post). It would be wonderful to have one for around the edges of quilts. I didn't know the existed and might not have recognized it if I'd seen one. Now I'll keep my eye open when I visit thrift shops. I hope you had great fun with your daughter and grandson. Best times!
Cute little finish!
I love your quilt and am so impressed by the hand quilting, I have not even tried to do that! Thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog.
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