Saturday, 28 May 2011

It's done!

(Welcome if you are coming over from Amy's June sew and tell)



I know it's not for everyone but I love hand quilting and with a quilt as small as a Brit Quilt Swap quilt, it really doesn't take that long to finish a quilt. Added to which I personally find it less fiddly hand quilting small areas than stopping and starting when doing it by machine.


To get the straight radiating lines 'marked' on to the quilt top without actually marking the top, I use a hera marker.


I've had mine a while and as you can see, it looks like a blunt, small rotary cutter. The links I've given above to current hera markers look different but they still do the same job; namely making a temporary crease along which you can quilt. I'm not sure they'd work for more complicated designs but for simple straight marking and then hand quilting I think they can't be beaten.

All in all, despite a few points not quite 100% matching up, I'm really pleased with how this quilt has turned out...

...and I hope...


...my partner...(!)


...likes it too.


Meanwhile, I just have to decide who's name to write on the label ;-)

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23 comments:

  1. Dresden Quilter28 May 2011 at 17:33

    It is beautiful and I love the hand quilting you did.

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  2. Judith, Belfast28 May 2011 at 18:27

    I'm declaring myself your partner whether I am or not - adopt me! It's beautiful! Jxo

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  3. jednoiglec28 May 2011 at 18:34

    It's fabulous! You've chosen perfect binding to finish it!

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  4. Cecily28 May 2011 at 18:49

    Simply stunning.

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  5. Isisjem28 May 2011 at 19:06

    I LOVE this. It's got so many lovely details. Your hand quilting looks amazing.

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  6. Sheila28 May 2011 at 19:30

    S H E I L A..............hand quilted, I am in awe, it is beautiful.

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  7. Leanne28 May 2011 at 19:34

    I love it! Wish I was your partner!

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  8. Unknown28 May 2011 at 19:49

    Please write my name!!! This would look amazing in my green and grey house :-) I seriously love it.

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  9. Anonymous28 May 2011 at 20:08

    love that zingy green against the grey!

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  10. Lisa28 May 2011 at 21:16

    It's a beauty for sure!

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  11. Marg28 May 2011 at 21:42

    It's fabulous, love the hand quilting, I wish I was in the swap and your partner.

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  12. Kristie28 May 2011 at 23:15

    It's beautiful! The fabric on the back is the perfect compliment. And I like the tip in the hera, still learning.....

    nosey, eh?

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  13. Deborah in Atlanta29 May 2011 at 00:34

    Just write my name on the label. I can give you the mailing address. I'll even pay postage. Thanks! Ha-Ha.

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  14. Little Creatable29 May 2011 at 03:48

    This quilt is so beautiful! If your P doesn't want it I'll swap with you :T

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  15. Unknown29 May 2011 at 05:19

    Great Job! I like it! :)

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  16. Melinda29 May 2011 at 20:41

    I think it's gorgeous and your partner should be very proud to have it!

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  17. Jen29 May 2011 at 23:18

    beautiful!

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  18. Wendz30 May 2011 at 19:11

    That is lovely and ... brilliant bit of fun linking the nosey partner !

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  19. Siobhan30 May 2011 at 19:34

    Quite simply 'a rinneadh le grá!'(Made with love)
    It's beautiful especially the hand stitching.

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  20. amylouwhosews3 June 2011 at 13:43

    that is so pretty! I'm loving how the green pops off of the gray.

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  21. allyn3 June 2011 at 14:12

    it is gorgeous. it looks good in your garden, too. the hand stitching looks like it was done by a machine. love the colors, pattern, and placement of everything. great finish!

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  22. karen @ badlandsquilts3 June 2011 at 14:49

    Great Quilt!

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  23. Sara3 June 2011 at 18:35

    Love the green contrast against the grey! Very nice!

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