I must be the slowest hand quilter in the world! This is one of my first posts about quilting Beyond the Cherry Tree- HERE.(in 2012!!)
I have cross hatches going one direction in the border complete, now working on the other direction.
I use a Hera marker for that.
And once it is complete these little oopsies will be harder to find. Thankfully the quilt in 100x100!
My friend Sharon sent hers away to be marked because she knew she'd experience these types of mishaps.
I'm not sure I'll have this done this winter or not. It's been great to work on it in the evenings for a short while.
Love ya'll!
I am in that slow camp with you. This is going to so wonderful to have on your bed whenever it is finished! I have never heard of having your quilt marked.
ReplyDeleteNope, I'm definitely slower ... took nearly 16 years for our marriage quilt from start to finish, queen size.
ReplyDeleteI'm a slow stitcher myself. Your quilt is so beautiful. Hugs
ReplyDeleteIt’s going to be so worth it in the end - it’s fabulous!! It’s hard to keep things straight going around a border - for me there’s always some fudging required.
ReplyDeleteThe hand quilting is beautiful, but no - you are not the slowest quilter because that would be ME. I have a twin sized quilt that I started hand quilting and then set aside. Probably about 2012 too. One of these days I need to get it out and finish it.
ReplyDeleteHow slow doesn't matter, Lori; it's the enjoyable journeying.;)))) I am a slow sewer and quilter myself. So worth the time spent; and to be able to "see your hand" in this piece. For me it's not about speed and/or perfection--just loving what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous quilt--lovely work Enjoy
hugs from faraway places, Julierose
Lori tu colcha es hermosa, y no eres el mas lento, no me supera nadie en lentitud,
ReplyDeleteCuando termino un trabajo ¡pienso! ¿a quien puede importar el tiempo que dedique?
Nunca escuche que puedan marcar tu colcha
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I quilted a quilt earlier in the year where the cross-hatches didn't meet up. I had a lot of unpicking to do and it still is far from perfect. I've never had this happen before. I think it's because I usually mark each block as I quilt along. So, the diagonal is always from corner to corner. This is such a lovely quilt. I've regretted not making this one.
ReplyDeleteMom in law gave us a quilt top that I started hand quilting... then kitties arrived in our lives, and thought the batting that was sticking out was something to play with. So I put away the unfinished quilt. It has not been worked on for over15 years I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI'm a slow mover too whether it comes to piecing or quilting (machine or hand). I just remind myself that I enjoy the process more than the finish! Lol! (Wishing I could finish a few faster!)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and special, worth every stitch every hour every year you have given it.
ReplyDeleteI think the little 'oops' are sweet. The human touch is so charming in a certain style of quilts!
ReplyDeleteyep - this always happens to me too. I fudge in places that will not be noticed.
ReplyDeleteThose oopsies happen all the time. I don't think anyone will notice and if they are looking that hard at your quilt, it must be because they love it so much. This is definitely a slow and steady project. I'm sure this winter you will cross the finish line!
ReplyDeleteAt least you are quilting it Lori. I still haven't made all my blocks. 2021 I am going to TRY and work on all my WIP's, of which there are a few! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so slow I have not hand quilted in 4 years. I wish life would be just DULL next year@. Pretty quilt!
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