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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Big stitching progress

Remember this quilt? 

It's the latest one from Jacquelynne Steves, and the Quilt Along just seems like yesterday!

 I sandwiched it (turned some backing fabric over to the other side, to have it be a little more muted, the color seems to work better) and got out some of my beloved Presencia threads.

I'm using fairly large stitches as quilting goes -- some call it big stitching, and some have called it sashiko -- I call it relaxing!

I just love the fabric colors, and the colors of the Presencia . . . yummy!

I use a large hoop. I know some folks don't, but that's how I roll!

 I will have to post again on this project soon, and show you the back -- it looks so cool!

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13 comments:

  1. AnneJanuary 22, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    I am all for relaxing too...enjoy the big stitching. It's lovely!

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  2. Charlotte M.January 22, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    Love the big stitching. Can't wait to see the back.

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  3. Gene BlackJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:18 AM

    I have considered quilting a quilt that way, but I am afraid I would never finish it.

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  4. Dana GaffneyJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful quilt and the big stitch makes it even better. I always used a big hoop when I did hand quilting, I think it makes it so much easier to be able to see and sew larger areas.

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  5. Liz HorganJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    Great idea! I have some 12 weight thread I could use. What are your plans for the big squares? Can't wait to see!

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    1. SnoodlesJanuary 23, 2017 at 11:15 AM

      Hi Liz, your settings are on no-reply, so I needed to answer you here. :) I'll have to note which size I'm using in the thread....and I'm doing some free-hand work in the big squares!

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  6. AnnieJanuary 22, 2017 at 9:33 AM

    Yes I do remember this beautiful quilt. I love your big stitch quilting on it. It seems perfect. I'm impressed with anyone who hand quilts. I'd never get a quilt done that way, so kudos to you!

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  7. BarbaraJanuary 22, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    It looks pretty, Jacque. I use a large hoop too.

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  8. QuiltShopGalJanuary 22, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful quilt and what a perfect way to quilt it. The hand free-motion quilting with Prescenia thread is just going to compliment the quilt perfectly.

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

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  9. Nancy JJanuary 22, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    Lovely threads that go so well with your fabrics.

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  10. Angel, Kirby and MaxJanuary 23, 2017 at 12:16 AM

    I like the idea of big stitching with matching colors. Most I have ever seen was all red!

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  11. Missy ShayJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:13 PM

    It looks great, I love the big stitching.

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  12. MicheleJanuary 30, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    It's looking great so far.

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