Hi everyone,
Last night I decided that I would start finishing my Dresden Quilt. I wanted to hand quilt this quilt using crochet cotton. I have a lot of crochet cotton. So, I dug through my bin of crochet cotton and found the two colors I wanted to use. I wanted to try a quilt-as-you-go method to put this quilt together.
Sew, I sandwiched my block and started quilting it last night. It is definitely more difficult to hand quilt using the crochet cotton. But the effect is definitely worth it. What do you think??
I'm almost done quilting this block.
Then, I have 11 more blocks to go.
This is my UFO project to complete for the month of February.
So, here's crossing my fingers that I can get it done.
Hugs
21 comments:
Ohhhh I just love the stitching around it...looks great!
Ariane, this is beautiful...and I love your stitching around your points...sew 11 more to go right...you can do it....You are getting sew much more done than I am these days..lol
Job well done...so pretty around the points!
It looks great and an achievable project in the month! Good luck with it all. Can't wait to see the quilt put together! :)
That's going to be beautiful! Keep on sewing.....
Oh, beautiful... just beautiful! I didn't know you could use crochet cotton to hand quilt... learn something every day...
Can't wait to see your finished quilt... it's going to be stunning!
Ariane, I just think that using the cotton thread looks stunning. I love the look of the pinkish color around the outside. It really adds alot to your quilting. I never thought of trying this, but I just might have to give it a try. Thanks.
Definitely adds lots to it.
Good luck on the next 11.
Hugs
Gerry
STUNNING!! I love it!!
Paulette
It looks really lovely. Is it hard to pull the crochet cotton through the fabric and batting?
LOVE IT!
Hi--Love that look!! I hadn't thought of crochet thread--don't know why????
I use Sulky variables in cotton in 12 wt or 30 wt--I love the look of the sultry blend of the color!!
so keep going--it will be beautiful when done!!!so worth the time and effort--
hugs, di and miss gracie
I really like the stitching around the outside.
good luck getting it done this month!
The stitching looks great! It's wonderful to use up your crochet cotton. My guild uses it to tie all of our charity quilts, too. Great idea to quilt-as-you-go. Good luck with the Feb. finish!!
Love it! The crochet cotton really makes the quilting 'pop'!
Love the hand stitching in the crochet cotton. Beautiful!
It's looking great! I love the stitches!
Ariane....oh, gee, that is just so pretty..
You're a clever one! I've never thought about using crochet cotton to hand quilt. I agree the extra effort gives a big pay off. The quilt looks lovely. I love the pink outline.
I think hand quilting is so relaxing, and it makes an already sentimental quilt even more so!
Ariane, beautiful hand work. I love your colors.
Beautiful stitching. Quilt as you go is the way to go for sure.
Micki
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