Yay me, was all I could say when I finally finished hand quilting In Full Bloom.
What a challenge.
I used two different #8 Valdani perle cotton threads for the stitching.
I'm not fond of using a thimble when I hand quilt. I use what is called Vet Wrap. An elastic wrap bandage that comes on a roll and you can cut it to any size. I wrap my thump and needle finger to protect them and it also aids in grasping the needle to pull it through the wool.
It is beautiful Nancy! Well worth your extra effort! Another heirloom for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love your color selections. AWESOME finish- congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Colors are amazing especially this time of year. You make such wonderful quilts
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is just stunning...so cheerful on this gloomy New England day. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Lovely work and great idea using the vet wrap. Thanks for the tip. I don't like to use thimbles either.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful, Nancy. But I have to admit I was surprised when it appeared in my feedly feed for your blog. I don't believe I've ever seen you use this range of colors before. (But then maybe I haven't been following long enough.)
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that the quilting took a while, even with perle cotton.
Gorgeous!
Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
WOW! Your quilt is amazing and will be a quilt that is handed down throughout the generations! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteAmazing colors, just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIn spite of my Grandmother's urging, I too never wear a thimble--another great use for "vet wrap!!"
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and quilting is stunning--just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteIt is magnificent! I hope you feel it was worth the effort because I certainly do. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour hand quilting is lovely on this, Nancy! Time well spent. This is a wonderful, cheerful quilt for this time of year. :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing off the BOM! I need to get back on track with mine, Bird Dance. Sue designs such wonderful pieces and colours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful- what a treasure!
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful. Colors are gorgeous. And I love the vetwrap tip. Love your blog
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ReplyDeletejust stunning! what a lot of work
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You've inspired me to dig out that particular BOM kit and get started.
ReplyDeleteIt is really gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm hugely impressed that you hand-quilted this wool masterpiece! You've truly made an heirloom. :-)
ReplyDeleteSimply Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte