Hard to believe that I have never used a stencil for hand quilting. I decided for whatever reason to order a baptist fan stencil and try it. Think I might just like it. I've never marked a quilt with chalk either. All these years to try something new. It wasn't difficult and I like the look.
Thanks so much for all the warm comments. Means so much. This morning was more difficult than I thought, thinking back to last year when Jim left the house for the last time, with the doves leading the way.
I really like the quilt. Hugging you.
ReplyDeleteYour baptist fan quilting looks great. I too love hand quilting this pattern and mostly use a free hand style learned on Bonnie Hunter's blog. my stitches sometimes wander, but all looks okay in the end. I faithfully read your blog and have followed your journey. Hugs to you during this time.
ReplyDeleteTerry.
Looks wonderful, perfect design for that quilt. For mine, I used the rolling chalk pen and just drew it on and then went to town, lol.
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Love, love, LOVE!!
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ReplyDeleteI love this little quilt now it's finished, the baptists fan looks great. It's always good to try something new.
I new it would be hard for you and thought about you over the last couple off days.
Keep smiling,
Angela.
I am happy that you have stopped by my blog as I have discovered a very inspiratonal one in yours with many primitive and folk art projects. I love this small quilt ;-)
ReplyDeleteQuilting as well as cross-stitch has always been very helpful for me in difficult time.
Hi Nancy, I love the little house quilt! Your quilting looks great too! I haven't used a stencil in years, but might have to drag some out and see what I have! Something nice about just marking it on there with a stencil, and then just quilting without having to plan along the way!
ReplyDeleteJeni
This quilt is very beautiful and so country!
ReplyDeleteI think of you on these difficult days.
Kiss and hugs from france, Mickaëla.
Do you pin the stencil in place cause I know you said you don't mark your material. How does it work. I love the look of the Baptist fan design. constanceoc@yahoo.com
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