Slow Stitching Sunday ~ The Pink Quilt

Posted on March 11, 2018 by katyquilts

And so it begins! This is a good size quilt, over 82 inches square. My plan is to quilt one fan per day.

Yes, big Baptist Fans again. I am using my stencil from Fun with Barb.

The big difference this time is the batting. I ordered some Quilter’s Dream 100% Cotton batting in the lowest loft. I put unbleached muslin on the back.

It really is a dream! I don’t think I’ll use anything else for hand quilting. It is so much easier to needle. My hands appreciate it!

Have a great day!

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing adult kids, and a former librarian. I love making everything from traditional quilts to art quilts. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!
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5 Responses to Slow Stitching Sunday ~ The Pink Quilt

  2. rl2b2017 says:
    March 12, 2018 at 7:40 am

    Hi Katy,
    I love the Baptist fans pattern for this quilt. It looks just beautiful on the front and back. What do you use for marking? Just curious – I need to get something for the occasional marking I do. ~smile~ Roseanne

  3. Omainiowa says:
    March 11, 2018 at 11:19 am

    My favorite quilting pattern is Baptist Fan. I have an old top my mother found at an antique sale many years ago. Looks to be feed sacks and muslin. Would love to quilt it with the fan stitch. Looking forward to watching your progress on this lovely old quilt.

  4. piecefulwendy says:
    March 11, 2018 at 9:48 am

    It’s good to know that about Quilter’s 100% cotton. My hands get crankier when I hand stitch now that I’m older (sigh). I love the quilt, Katy. Such a pretty pink!

  5. Val W says:
    March 11, 2018 at 7:52 am

    An extra-thin batting and limiting your quilting time. Your hands will love that combo.

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