Yesterday and today I worked on a table runner that I'm hand quilting with #12 pearl cotton and an embroidery needle. I've quilted quite a few things this way in the past few years (taught workshop for Kinston, NC quilt guild last year) and really enjoy it for a number of reasons. One is that it is faster than traditional hand quilting with tiny needle and quilting thread. Another reason is that it adds a decorative element. It can look "country" or it can mimic sashiko for a dressier look.
Like the scrappy pink pineapple that I showed in an earlier post, I'll be using this as a sample during my "Binding 101" class on Feb. 19. Then I'll have a few more FINISHED pieces to show off. Here's another picture, taken a little closer, so hopefully the stitching will show up:
2 comments:
I need to learn more about this, love how it looks!
Beautiful hand work! I love how the floral laid out as well; very cool!!
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