I should name this Double Wedding Ring "the quilt that goes on and on", like the song. I did get two border sprays quilted inside the roses which was not something I was looking forward to.
It wasn't the big task I had built up in my mind after all. I haven't cut away behind the applique and I'm quilting with a cotton batting so the stitches are bigger than most of the rest in the quilt. I can live with that. All the applique is quilted around the shapes as well so it's a lot of quilting to do.
Look! I'm hand piecing, woo hoo, you know it's not my strong point but I'm doing it!
These are blocks 2 and 3 of The Circle Game block of the month from Amitie
I need to do some blog keeping and want to thank a few people for their kindnes and generosity in sending me these treats. Thank you friend for sending me these needles to try which are wonderful.
Thank you to another friend who was kind enough to send me these two fabulous bird fabrics, I love them.
All the way from a friend in the Netherlands, some pieces of gorgeous chintz that just glow and shimmer. Thank you so much.
I don't pass on awards because I hate to single just a few people out and I can never choose. I still think it's an honour though and so thank you Nat for the versatile blogger award.
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33 comments:
I never heard of Amitie so I went to check it out. I like your Circle blocks better than what I see on their site.
Your hand quilting is going to take a while with all the close stitching you are doing but it is going to be oh so beautiful.
Hi Janet,
I have been using Jeana Kimball needles for a while now and just love them. Longer needles have meant my knuckles don't get cramp like they did with the short needles.Over time they bend slightly and they are just great for needleturn.
You have left me wanting to see more of the wedding ring quilt, please? Those flowers are just gorgeous! Good for you to do the hand piecing it looks great. I am anxious to see more.
Oh my, Janet, the roses are perfection! You lucky girl to get that Dutch fabric. :)
Dear Janet, Your quilting is an inspiration. I know what you mean, once it has been decided to quilt a certain way, you have to stick with it! :)
I love those dutch fabrics: I found that being a bit stiffer they work nice for applique. I can't wait to see where you use them.
I missed visiting you, and thank you so much for not giving up on me!
Receive my love and admiration like always,
V.
I do love your wedding ring quilt. It inspires me so much. It looks even better with hand quilting on.
Hand piecing is what I like, but not a love of time spend on it. Have a great day quilting - Hugs Nat
I loved your DWR quilt when it was on your header..and I still think it's the most beautiful DWR quilt I've ever seen..Your an inspiration Janet.
Julia ♥
Oh Janet, your Blog never fails to make my mought water :D
The flowers on your DWR quilt are so real! Your Amitie blocks look great!! What a nice friend to send you those lovely bird fabrics.Congratulations on your award! You so deserve it. In every post you inspire with different styles and techniques.
Glad to see they arrived now I am interested to hear how you like the needles, as you know my favorites and the only ones I use. I love the length of the straw needles for needle turn
enjoy!
the dutch fabrics are beautiful..
wow I can see using them in applique.
I am hand quilting again causes its cooler here now!!!! your quilt is looking beautiful the quilting makes them come alive don't you agree?
Kathie
Ooohhh, it's lovely to see the double wedding ring out again... Love that quilt!
I love your Double Wedding Ring quilt!
Gorgeous fabrics, especially the chintz!
Have fun hand piecing!
Janet,
Your quilting is exquisite! I clicked on the photo to see if you had machine basted the quilt. And I saw those almost invisible hand stitches. Amazing!
Love the bird fabrics and the blocks are beautiful.
Do you know what's better than Jeana Kimball needles? Treating yourself to a NEW Jeana Kimball needle from the pack. :-) I tend to use them on and on and on and on. I picked out a new one recently and was so happy to have it in my hands. Lesson learned. Your Amitie blocks look smashing. I was in the middle of sewing chaos when the most recent pack arrived so haven't opened it up. I felt a little like the packet -- arrived slightly damaged in a clear plastic sack. Poor thing. ;-) Your hand applique and hand quilting are SO LOVELY! Oh my, Janet. Keep plugging away and we will await your finish (without being pushy).
I just love that quilt, Janet. As a matter of fact, I think it's my favorite of yours.
Beautiful work as always. Question,
how many French knots did you put in the flowers? It adds so much.
What wonderful goodies.
Janet
I think we all have those "forever" projects but by picking it up once in a while you will have it done eventually. I don't think the larger stitches distract from smaller ones.
I hope your hand piecing is getting easier with practice...the circles are great!!
Wow, lots of lovely gifties too!!
Crispy
Oh Janet -- your quilting is just beautiful! I can't believe all that echo quilting -- that would take me the rest of my life! ;-)
Beautiful wedding ring quilt with equally beautiful colours. Its lovely hand quilting too - great that you enjoying it.
Bloggers are so kind and generous!!
What fun little gifts you have received.
What a lovely quilt to hand quilt on!! It sure brings it to life, huh?
The quilting on your DWR is so pretty! I know quilting through the layers on the Roses is slow going..but it adds such nice dimension to them.
Your hand pieced blocks look wonderful!
Such lovely fabrics you've received. Those bird fabrics would be nice as a bit of Broderie Perse applique? :)
Nevere disappointed when coming to your blog....just enivous of the handwork.
Wonderful goodies you got.
Always things of beauty here!
What exquisite applique and hand quilting! Your work is amazing.
Those circle blocks are so fun. I'd be worried about stretching the curves as I sewed - I mangle things a bit when I hand piece :0)
I don't like quilting through extra layers either - your quilt is looking gorgeous!!
Love the bird fabrics!!
oh wow, I love the circle blocks. I wish I was that good!
your stitching is lovely~
I love those bird fabrics, I too collect bird fabrics.
The circles are really fun,hand piecing? yikes, I'm no good at it, but yours look perfect
Looking good as always Janet... your work is inspiring and I love your approach.
This will be a fantastic quilt when done... enjoy the journey :-)
Cooler weather is the perfect time to do hand quilting. I will probably be getting my daughter's quilt out. Maybe this well be the year to finish it. I have been working on it a long time too.
Very pretty gifts.
Congrats on your award.
Positively lovely, Janet. ; ) ALL of it and everything!!!
Janet,
Your work is ALWAYS so inspiring tome. Your applique makes me swoon. I want to be able to applique like you when I grow up. :)
Wow girlie....that quilt with the roses is absolutely beautiful. Great job with the hand quilting. I'm sure it will be a masterpiece when you are done!
Your "quilt that goes on and on" is a master piece!!! I remember seen it in a previous post and it's just wonderful!!!
I love the colours of the double-wedding rings:)
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