The children in this quilt are patient while I figure out how to do the quilting. I used the sample block that I made earlier to try out a design. I first outlined the inside and outside of the star and then added some stippling to the fussy cut square.
I stippled around the image of the girls. I love how the stippling flattens the quilt so that the images of the girls puff up a bit.
I also stippled around the star. The texture of the stippling is wonderful and comes together quickly, but I miss my straight lines! The challenge is figuring out how to add straight lines to the background without adding a million stops and starts, which would mean a million threads to bury! If you have any ideas, please share.
After finishing the quilting, I added an envelope backing to the block, stuffed in a pillow form and viola! I made a pillow!
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This turned out really nice – awesome stippling, Nicole! I'm not sure totally what you are asking about the straight-line, but can you 'travel' IN the seam – would that help?
Could you maybe do echo quilting around the star shape? Not sure what that would look like where the blocks meet. I have to say, I do like the stippling!
-absolutely adorable!
The stippling looks awesome. What about hand quilting around the star??
Nice stippling–I think Jeanette may have something with hand quilting the star–! 🙂
That is gorgeous!! The stippling really brings out the block =D
Nicole is there no end to your talents? Your FMQ is exquisite! Beautiful x
Great job on the FMQ. Your pillow is darling!
Incredible, Nicole! You amaze me as always!
This is SO sweet!
The stippling is so AWESOME! I really love the pillow. Straight lines, eh? How about a continuous straight lines echoing the star.
I've an idea, but need to draw it and send it to you….
Love the stippling and how it makes the girls stand out. Where do you want the straight lines? I'm a tad confused (so easily done ;o) )
You can just mail me that pillow!! I love it so much but I love the title of your blog about as much:) You do pretty work and I love the colors.
For the straight lines…. I don't bury my ends… I just start and stop each straight line with about 1/4 inch teeny tiny stitches and that locks the thread in place. I usually use nylon monofilament thread in the needle which is "invisible" though (and cotton in the bobbin). Good luck with what you decide – your quilts are all beautiful!
That came out so pretty. I love how you quilted it. I agree. The stippling in the block with the girls super highlights them.
What is the measurement of your pillow? Love it!!
Donna
Beautiful! I use stippling all the time: I love its look and texture. OK, this pillow would look great on my bed. Just saying… 🙂
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