I love making quilts. They take a long time for me to make as I hand stitch them. Each and every stitch. It forces me to sit still, instead of jumping up to finish another job. I listen to the children, help them with their homework, or just sit and think. We all need these times of relative stillness.
This quilt was put on hold while I decided on the padding. Choice has been made and wadding bought. I shall start the quilting this week. In the evenings, the quilt will keep my legs warm, as I sew it. It will accompany me outside, where the light is better, I can listen to the birds and enjoy the scent of the flowers and herbs in the air. Losing myself in my work. Perfect colours for Spring.
Linking up with PODCast’s #AlphabetPhoto. Last Q, I chose quiet. Quilting and quiet go together quite nicely. This time, Q is for quilting.
You have so much patience to do them all by hand. I have only made dolls quilts so far and have used the machine. Do you need a special needle to get through all the layers? You quilt is looking beautiful, a true labour of love x
Oh, thank you. I use a slightly longer needle, but the three layers aren’t dense, so it goes through quite easily. It really is relaxing.
That looks mighty impressive #alphabetphoto
Thanks, Mary. I do love sewing quilts.
What beautiful colours – I love the yellow. I’m no good with a needle, but you’ve expressed beautifully something I’d like to practice: sitting peacefully, focusing on just one task at a time.
There is a rhythm in the stitching. I find it the best time to calm my thoughts and be in the moment.
It is beautiful, such a lot of work. Love the colours x
Using recycled fabric always brings out interesting choices. Not sure I would have thought to buy this combination of fabrics for a new quilt, but they do work. 🙂
I love those colours, the polka dots look so modern and I just love them combined with a traditional design – Just perfect!
The polka dots make all the difference. It would be a totally different quilt without them.
love this quilt top!
my aunts always handstitch their quilts, it is amazing to me (as someone who can’t even get even stitches with her sewing machine, let alone by hand!) when people handstitch their quilts. i’ll look forward to following your progress on this one!
For me, handstitching a quilt is about the journey. If the stiches turn out neat, that is a big plus. I bet your aunts’ quilts are amazing. What a talented family.