We had a wonderful week but it is always good to come home! I left my lattice quilt on the frame so I would have something ready to go when I got back. I haven’t fully dealt with mail, laundry, and unpacking but I couldn’t wait to get a few stitches in.
I decided to do a freehand feather in the border but I was having a terrible time seeing where I was going! I ended up getting a desk lamp to sidelight the quilt and turning the room lights off.
You can see here what happened with the machine lights on.
I went with feathers and ribbon candy in the body of the quilt.
It is slow going but I think it will be worth it.
I’m off to spend time with Mr. Wonderful before he leaves on yet another business trip. Have a wonderful day!
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KatyQuilts 
It’s always good to get back home, isn’t it? I think your quilting is turning that quilt into a real beauty!
Glad you had a good vacation. Your quilting looks great…as always.
Love your quilting Katy
What a great tip about the light for future reference. Love the look of you quilting. Your basting down the sides is so perfect – mine is always some skewiff and then I have to trim after!
I am having this same problem now. Using white thread on white fabric and I cannot see where I am going. I must try this method. Thanks for sharing:)
Sandra
My husband made me Jamie Wallen’s side light and I love it. I use it a lot.
Great idea to turn the lights off! I’ll remember that’s! I have a question for you. What company makes Glide thread and do you order yours on-line? Is it poly? Guess that was three questions!
Thanks! Tina in Pendleton, OR
Very pretty quilting plan!
WOW!! Brilliant!! Your feathers are PERFECT!! Just beautiful!
Katy,
Thanks for the tip. I wouldn’t have thought about turning out the lights and using a desk lamp across the top. You’re a very clever quilter!
Luann
Quilting with just a desk lamp for lighting looks kind of romantic! That’ll be one beautiful quilt.