"The Midnight Elves have been hard at work!"
That's what Jackie said when I told her that I had finished her big quilt in under a week.
This one was as big as the last one I did for Janet.
A stunning large block in coordinating fabrics on a crisp white on white background. Jackie told me it was a kit, I think from the States, but I don't know the name of it.
At first I thought I would use a light green thread, but in the end decided that an off white would blend across the white and patterned areas much better.
This was another allover feather job, like Janet's. I used the piecing as a guide for the depth of each row, which came out about six inches. Janet's worked out at eight inches, so there was even more quilting on this one. Three spools of thread (approx 1500 yards).
The fine 'Bottom Line' thread in the bobbin just blended in to show this lovely texture on the back.
This was another allover feather job, like Janet's. I used the piecing as a guide for the depth of each row, which came out about six inches. Janet's worked out at eight inches, so there was even more quilting on this one. Three spools of thread (approx 1500 yards).
The fine 'Bottom Line' thread in the bobbin just blended in to show this lovely texture on the back.
Now I am up to date for Christmas!
But I have just received these beautiful new fabrics (and more) from Moda. It's the new range from Christopher Wilson-Tate of the Antique Textiles Company in Hampstead. It is called Regency Ballycastle and is inspired by the beautiful fabrics in the antique quilts from his private collection. I will be listing them for sale on my website soon, but not until I've taken out the 'must haves' for myself.
I already have my first project for the New Year lined up!
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Happy Quilting Everyone!
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You deserve to put your feet up! I bet the lady loved the green/cream quilt xxxx
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