I really enjoyed making this, so much so that one morning I was already sewing at 06:00hrs!
For more information on the technique and the QAL check Debbie's blog, or Instagram, @aquilterstable.
Quilt statistics
23" x 23"
Fabric: from stash
Wadding: 100% cotton
Backing: IKEA "Numbers" curtain material (which I wouldn't use for a normal quilt, but this is a wall hanging)
Binding: 605 Dots by the Henley Studio for Makower
Binding: 605 Dots by the Henley Studio for Makower
Quilted: on domestic machine with Aurifil 40 wt cotton, in off-white/cream (2309) and variegated orange (4657).
The latter didn't work so well as the long stretches of cream thread didn't contrast enough with the fabric or the other thread. Next time I'll check that variegated thread maintains enough contrast with the background fabric.
I quilted with the walking foot in a wild irregular zig-zag pattern which is quite lost on this busy background fabric. However I used plain orange thread in the bobbin which is very much in evidence!
Live and learn!
The latter didn't work so well as the long stretches of cream thread didn't contrast enough with the fabric or the other thread. Next time I'll check that variegated thread maintains enough contrast with the background fabric.
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| variegated thread starts orange just above the centre right and then peters out: in the same place twice! |
Live and learn!
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Happy sewing
Marly.
Marly.
9 comments:
I seem to use my walking foot for most of my quilting and use either straight or wavy lines - something simple. I too went for variegated threads where possible in the latest quilting and I like that it does blend in to the fabrics very nicely. Always have a hard time deciding on colour though!
I really like your Crosscut quilt! It turned out great. Debbies QAL was so much fun! Your quilting works well with the design. I need to use some variegated thread, but first...I better get some!
oh this turned out beautifully! So glad you enjoyed making it as much as I did - and awesome quilting! ;-)
I love the colors you chose! And the quilting works great with the design. Thanks for sharing at both TGIFF and Oh Scrap! It is a busy week at my blog :)
I really like these Crosscut quilts; I'm going to have to try one. Yours turned out very nicely! Wendy at piecefulthoughts@gmail.com
It looks great Marly! You did a wonderful job with it.
Love how this has turned out
Your Crosscut mini came out great! I like your colors. Good to know about the variegated threads - I'll keep that in mind when I pick some out.
Your Crosscut quilt turned out great! I participated, too, and really enjoyed the experience! Fun to see all the results!
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