I finished the quilting and stitched the binding on the other day. All the quilting was done on my Bernina and I'm very pleased with the quilting. I used free motion on the blocks and an outline stitch around the scallops in the border. I used a walking foot for the outline stitches so the wool wouldn't stretch. I didn't mark the wool, just visualized the same amount of distance as I worked the stitches.
One day this past week without rain or snow, not that I'm complaining, always need the moisture, to take some photos of the quilt outside.
Lots and lots of embellishments, beading and creative stitches.
The applique consists of cotton fabrics, wool and velvet. Sue Spargo has the Imperial Blooms book for sale on her website to make this quilt.
Thanks so much for the compliments on the little ground squirrel. She's a female and looks to have had babies, no sign of them yet.
Love it !!!! Want to make this pattern someday.
ReplyDeletePretty fantastic! Congratulations on the lovely finish!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Kudos for a fantastic finish Nancy!
ReplyDeleteLooking good Nancy! Thanks for the closer shots, I like your loop de loop meandering.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Every time you post a photo of one of your finished quilts on the post & rail fencing, I always think what a great card your photo would make. Ever thought of producing a series of cards...they would make lovely cards to give to quilty friends.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love those colors and your quilting.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning quilt! An amazing amount of work, such a treasure
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! Just so beautiful! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteIt is simply beautiful!!! hugs~
ReplyDeleteW.O.W. that is absolutely gorgeous!!! And I love the little ground squirrels too. :)
ReplyDeleteI am still working on the decorative stitching but someday i will get this one done too. Yours is lovely!
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