Category Archives: Hand quilting

Hand Quilting 2018

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

My hand quilting took a bit of a hiatus last summer due to carpal tunnel issues. My hand/wrist is much better following surgery and I’m thankful to be hand quilting again. I’ve slowly gotten back into it. Here are the … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Bowties

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

I signed up for a doll quilt swap on Instagram hosted by @tossedbutnotsunk aka Jenny B. I found out about the swap while I was piecing these blocks in December and decided if this little quilt turned out well, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Hand piecing, Hand quilting, UFOs, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Hand Quilting

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

Hand quilting on this vintage top has begun! Believe it or not, I decided against Baptist Fans this time. I thought I would do hanging diamonds, but it didn’t seem like enough quilting. So I added lines in another direction … Continue reading →

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Next Hand Quilting Project

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

I’m ready to start thinking about my next hand quilting project. I purchased this top at an estate sale about five years ago. It had been basted with a very thick polyester batting. I brought it home and took it … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 8 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Seven Sisters

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

It is done! My first hand quilting finish since my carpal tunnel surgery last July. It is wonderful to be able to hand quilt again! I will say, this was a bit of a challenge to quilt with all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 11 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Seven Sisters

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

I’ve been slowly working on hand quilting this vintage top and I finally feel like I’m making progress. I’ve done one row of these large fans all the way around the outside edge. You may be able to see the … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Hand Quilting Tools

Posted on August 26, 2018 by

Progress is being made on hand quilting this lovely Seven Sisters Top. Once again, I’m using my fan stencil from Fun with Barb. I also decided to try out a new hand quilting thread. For the most part, I like … Continue reading →

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