Hello my friends! I am a bit late getting this update out, but better late than never, right? I wish I could say I had a lot more progress on my Salem Quilt Guild panel, but after my anniversary cruise, there just wasn’t a lot of time to spend embroidering.
Last time I left off in the middle of the happy jack o lantern.
And this time I have managed to get a few French knots and a bit of quilt outlining done. Not much, but a little is still progress in my book!
BUT– I am happy to report that my backing fabric came in for my Down the Rabbit Hole Quilt, so I finally started to quilt it! YEA!
It is going along way faster than I thought it would. I am using a loopy freestyle by hand,not computer stitch. It looks so very cute:)!
I especially love the center. This is the whole reason I started this quilt in the first place:)
It should be just a week or so more… maybe by the next HQAL report I will be able to have a final reveal and photo shoot. SWEET!!!
This HQAL is really a nice way to keep me motivated. If you have a hand project, and would like to join along, here is how:
This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.
Kathy, Lori, Margaret, Kerry, Emma, Tracy, Deb, Connie, Susan, Nanette, Sassy , Edith, Sharon, and Karrin
Until next time!
I love that backing fabric. Great choice. Any time you get your needle into the fabric, it is a step forward. I am having guilty feelings because I haven’t pulled out my quilt hoop for 2 months. Maybe when the weather cools off a bit. Keep posting so we can see how it goes.
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Oh my goodness Down the Rabbit Hole is so amazing!
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Thank you Tierney! It’s almost done!….. yea!!❤️❤️
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Perfect choice of backing!
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Thank you Kate! This backing definitely fits the wildness if this quilt!😊❤️
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The backing is perfect! This is an amazing quilt and I can’t believe the progress too. Your doing awesome!
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Thank you so much! When I saw that print available as a backing, I knew I had to splurge and get it for this quilt. I’m glad you like it too:)❤️❤️
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Wow, what a great background fabric! Is it A Kaffe Fasset print? And, any stitch,is one less to do, I’m amazed you got any stitching done with the cruise!
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Thank you Kathy! You know your fabrics! I am part of a modern fabric club at Fat Quarter Shop. These are some they sent me. I really like the look:). — vacations take a toll on creating, but one stitch is worth it:). Thanks for the fun HQAL:)❤️❤️
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How do you choose your quilt patterns? The two you’ve featured here are wonderful!
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Hello AJ! That is a great question! My inspiration comes from other quilters here on WordPress, the many talents quilters on Instagram and Pinterest, and also from my friends who want to sew, make, or quilt this or that. I see it, and it is like a candy addiction, I have to make one too! Lol😊❤️
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Well you obviously have great friends and decision making skills:)
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How amazing, to think you’re that close to being finished the Rabbit Hole quilt! You must want to work on it 24/7, to see it done!
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Hi Kerry! Yes, yes, and yes!/) I am so excited to see this quilt done that I almost can’t believe it. Some quilts start and finish and somewhat fade in the background. This one is a loving memory of things I learned, time I spent sewing it, and the joy of seeing it come together. Yes, your are right, I want to work on it all of the time:)
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Love the backing, it’ll be amazing to finally finish it! Sarah Fielke is doing a talk about 30 miles from me, I’ve got a ticket! So excited!!
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Really?! I’m so jealous! You are so lucky:). I wish I was there and could join you. Have fun!!❤️😊
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That’s absolutely amazing!
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Thank you Andrea!
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Love the cheesy grin of the pumpkin! Your quilt is so cheerful 😍. If you posted late … I really commented late.. taking me a bit to visit everyone this time around.
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We are late bloomers Deb! I love that cheesy grin too:). Thank you for stopping by❤️❤️
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I truly love everything about the ‘Down the Rabbithole’ Quilt, Tracy! It is amazing! 😍💕💜
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Oh Tina! This quilt is so you! It’s wild and crazy:)❤️😊❤️❤️❤️😊👍🏻👍🏻😊❤️
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This is so bright and colorful! I admire your patience.
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Thank you so much! Yes, patience is defunct needed for his project. You have to enjoy the process or it is way too tedious to keep going until the end. Thank you for stopping by today!
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