Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Bright Strings!


At last, something quilty! But YIKES - how should I quilt this bright string quilt??? OK, Elaine, just get started and DO something! My thread is a near black/purple/gray King Tut. It's difficult to choose the 'right' thread on this one.

These strings were pieced on fabric foundation, and left in. The seams were pressed open, but I was worried about bulky seams possibly breaking my needle, but so far, it's going along OK. This will be a donated quilt. It's 48" x 60". I finally decided on large loopy-loos, and heart leaves, and I'm using a size 14 needle. The thread spool even says to use a 14.

11 comments:

  1. looks good! I think the thread shows up just enough.

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  2. Bright and cheery! I love it.

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  3. I love it, it's so cheerful and pretty. Someone is going to love it.

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  4. It's very cute! I think that ironing the seams open on these string quilts with foundations is the key to avoiding problems when it comes to bulky intersections.

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  5. Nice, Elaine. And your quilting looks terrific. I've got one that I'd like to send you...!

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  6. Beautiful! Great thread choice. Don't you love the King? ;)

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  7. Love the quilt...and your quilting looks wonderful... well done!

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  8. I bet when the quilting is done you'll love this piece. :) blessings, marlene

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  9. What a happy donation quilt that will make! I'm sure it will please the recipient very much. The quilting looks nice - just enough detail and the thread is dark enough to show up.

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