20 September 2013

Hand Quilting the Welsh Quilt

I love to have a hand quilting project on the go at all times, I pieced my version of a Welsh quilt held by the V & A last autumn, so that I could have something to hand quilt. I blogged about the quilt back in November, you can read about it HERE.
It has been too hot this summer for hand quilting, especially as I am using a wool batting; but now it is turning cooler I am looking forward to sitting under it as I work :) I brought it with me to a friend's house this morning when I went for coffee and managed to get a little done in between chatting and eating cake!
I have finished the centre square and started on the first cable border.
I normally choose a patterned backing fabric to hide my hand quilting stitches, but this time I bought a plain cream tone on tone as I want to replicate the look of a wholecloth quilt on the back. I am happy with the way it is progressing.


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12 comments:

  1. Julierose20/9/13 13:43

    Your hand work quilting is just lovely, Elaine...I really like those swirls...lotsa turning around doing those! have a super weekend..hugs, Julierose

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.20/9/13 13:46

    it is hard eating cake and quilt at the same time! I have tried it :) love the quilt

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  3. Margaret20/9/13 17:37

    Gorgeous! I wish I had the patience to continue with hand quilting. I've failed to finish so many quilts.

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  4. Robin20/9/13 20:18

    This quilt is so soft and pretty. The hand quilting is special and really adds to the overall feel of the quilt. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Mandy Currie20/9/13 20:39

    Your hand quilting is beautiful, I really like the motifs you've used. Kind Regards Mandy Currie (mandycurrie@googlemail.com)

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  6. Carole~Quilter on the hill20/9/13 22:30

    This quilt is gorgeous and your hand quilting is just amazing!

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  7. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things20/9/13 22:42

    Love what you are doing, the back is as gorgeous as the front. Do you draw your own quilting designs, just spectacular. Also took a minute to browse some of your posts. Such wonderful hand work. I have a crazy quilt on my list of things I want to do before I leave this earth!

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  8. Helen 20/9/13 23:00

    Beautiful Elaine !!!!

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  9. Lynette21/9/13 03:10

    Pretty! Is it hard to hand quilt on the wool?

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  10. Jane in Cumbria21/9/13 09:03

    Oh, yummy, Elaine!! It is looking lovely. Just wondering if you ever sleep....???

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  11. Linda21/9/13 17:50

    Lovely hand quilting, Elaine!

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  12. Penny22/9/13 00:59

    What a pretty quilt, and your quilting is just beautiful!

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