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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Hand quilting again

For the past month, I've been planning to take this quilt with me to work and stay late one night to baste it using a conference room table instead of my living room floor.

It didn't happen.

I spent my Sunday crawling around on the floor basting the double wedding ring.

I decided on traditional thread basting rather than pins or spray baste since I'm doing this on a hoop as a lap quilt.

My big challenge is to keep from over-quilting.  I'm starting with outlining the rings while I decide what modern looking quilting I'll do in the centers.  Any ideas?
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7 comments:

  1. SalleyDecember 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Did Mitzi help you baste?

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  2. CelesteDecember 12, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I'm casting my vote for filler feathers.

    Thanks for the charm squares; they're lovely!

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  3. CelesteDecember 12, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    http://melonpatchquilts.blogspot.com/2010/04/double-wedding-ring-quilt.html

    Whoops, forgot the link.

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  4. Archie The Wonder DogDecember 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Wow, it looks stunning!!

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  5. Lynn KoeppenDecember 12, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    WOW! This quit is beautiful!

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  6. CelesteDecember 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Now try me; I tinkered with my Blogger profile.

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  7. java divaDecember 17, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    This is absolutely stunning!! First, a wedding ring quilt, love circles, second my favorite color with a neutral gray--perfect! And using batiks--awesome! You're my batik inspiration, Marjorie!

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