This was the first time I had hand quilted using perle rather than quilting thread and I was completely converted. I loved the colours and the way the thread has a slight shine. In fact I loved everything except trying to find the right needle, but I still haven't solved that one.
The fabrics are a mix. I started with this fabulous Lily Ashbury print from Trade Winds...
and mixed in some other Lily Ashburys, from different collections and fabrics from stash. Most of the plains I use are Oakshott cottons, because, like the perle, they have a sort of shine or glow that really makes a quilt sing. And yes, I know they are not the cheapest out there, but as lines come to an end there are usually bargains to be had. This works fine for me, as I am rarely buying for something specific. The pink, yellow, mauve and blue fabrics in this quilt were all sale fabrics.
I'm linking up today with anything goes mondays:
8 comments:
What's not to love? It's gorgeous!! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. Glad I found yours:-)
This is lovely. I have not hand quilted anything. That seems like it would take me forever to finish anything!! I think this will be great as the receiver grows up. It is very pretty.
It's beautiful! She's a very fortunate little girl and I'm sure she will treasure this for the rest of her life.
Thank you.
Thank you :-)
It does take ages, but I find it quite restful to do.
You have a way with fabrics Kaja and Eden will be loving this quilt her whole life! I too love Oakshott cottons.
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