This time, I have looked into what I need, and my parcel arrived in the post for a quilting hoop, needles and thread...now I'm all set!
I am enjoying stitching for my Gardeners Journal...this one is my favouite so far. I have used Pekinese in the bigger stitcheries, to make a part stand out more...like under the pots.
The beauty of this stitch is that you do backstitch first, and then stitch back over it (see pic) So any part you want to stand out, can easily be done at the end. (click on pic to enlarge it)
Lisa
7 comments:
Well done Lisa on not giving up on the hand quilting. Remember to keep that fabric fairly loose in your quilting hoop, it doesn't need to be drum tight like embroidery. Aim for your stitches to be even, it doesn't matter on their size just so long as they are the same length. Tiny stitches come with practice. Relax and take your time. Practice makes perfect.
Good luck
Shirley.x
I love playing with stitches too...adds fun & texture.
Your stitching up a storm around there...Nice work.
Jane.
Lovely quilt! Enjoy the process. I'm still practicing and learning. I think it's like learning to play the piano, at some point, it's just practice, repetition,etc. LOVELY quilt! I see some Judie Rothermel fabrics, VERY nice! :)
Lisa where did you get your quilting hoop from? xxx Kylie
What beautiful fabrics. I've never done any hand quilting. Always machine quilt my quilts.
Love that quilt in the hoop Lisa! If you are going to have a go at the Thimble Lady's tecnique, you must have it loose in the hoop.
x Sarah
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