Category Archives: Hand quilting

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Churn Dash

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

I’m slowly making progress on the hand quilting of this top. I only have this bit in the center to go. You can see it better on the back. I made a binding from vintage fabric and attached it by … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Swap Mini

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

I set aside my vintage churn dash for a bit. I decided to hand quilt my mini for the swap. I’d like to get this in the mail this week. It will be hard to let go of! Happy Sunday!

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Churn Dash Sunday

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

If my calculations are accurate, I have this quilt about 60% done! See one of my repairs in that photo? Here it is. The sashing fabric is pretty worn and in a few spots, I appliqued a piece of fabric … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Churn Dash

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

I’m still working away on my vintage churn dash top. I’m just turning the corner onto the fourth side. It’s amazing, but the quilting will be nearly half done when the border is finished. I’m loving how this looks. And … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ The Pink Quilt

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

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 … Continue reading →

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My New Helper and a Finish

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Big E was over the other day and I decided to start training him to be my assistant. Isn’t he just the cutest three year old? He’s holding my little bow tie quilt before I washed it. See that rust … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Star

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

I came across this vintage star block recently and pulled it out to ponder what to do with it. It’s a full inch longer on one side than the other! I thought it would make a good addition to my … Continue reading →

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