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Monday, February 7, 2011

A work in progress....

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


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21 comments:

  1. BarbFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Ohhhh I just love the stitching around it...looks great!

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  2. SparkyFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    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

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Job well done...so pretty around the points!

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  4. BonnieFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    It looks great and an achievable project in the month! Good luck with it all. Can't wait to see the quilt put together! :)

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  5. sunnyFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    That's going to be beautiful! Keep on sewing.....

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  6. Impera MagnaFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    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!

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  7. DebbieMFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    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.

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  8. GerryARTFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Definitely adds lots to it.
    Good luck on the next 11.

    Hugs
    Gerry

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  9. pauletteFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    STUNNING!! I love it!!
    Paulette

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  10. CathyFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    It looks really lovely. Is it hard to pull the crochet cotton through the fabric and batting?

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  11. FabricandFlowersFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    LOVE IT!

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  12. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    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

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  13. DebbieFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I really like the stitching around the outside.

    good luck getting it done this month!

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  14. PoppyprintFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    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!!

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  15. PennyFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Love it! The crochet cotton really makes the quilting 'pop'!

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  16. CatherineFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Love the hand stitching in the crochet cotton. Beautiful!

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  17. Amy FriendFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    It's looking great! I love the stitches!

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  18. Peg - Happy In QuiltingFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Ariane....oh, gee, that is just so pretty..

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  19. BrookeFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    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!

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  20. MillieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Ariane, beautiful hand work. I love your colors.

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  21. MickiFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful stitching. Quilt as you go is the way to go for sure.
    Micki

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Thanks to all of you who leave me comments. I just love them. I will do my best to respond to any question you have. I love hearing from you. Hugs Ariane