I devoted a little time to this quilt this evening, hand quilting the sashing that makes a V toward the edges. (The sashing's not quilted in this photo because I'd just moved the hoop.) It's a peaceful activity on a Sunday evening when sitting with family.
I have just 8 half-blocks on the ends left to quilt. They are pieced so the grain parallels the edges of the quilt, and they are more than half-blocks -- almost five-eighths blocks. I'm thinking of cutting the blocks on the ends so they're closer to half blocks, thereby making the quilt a little shorter. (This is another quilt that's too long -- because I chose symmetry over size.)
I've been quilting this since the end of November. Am I slow, or what?! It's no wonder I finish about two quilts per year. Still, no stress, no hurry. I'd rather enjoy the process than speed quilt just to claim more finishes in a year.
I hope you've had a little quiet time today to relax and rejuvenate.
I'm linking this post to Slow Sunday Stitching at Kathy's Quilts.
--Nancy.
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Oh, Nancy, when I am hand quilting I probably finish about one quilt every two years! You are doing great. : )
ReplyDeleteI know we all move at our own pace. On the other hand, maybe your quilts have lots more quilting than mine, Janet.
DeleteAbsolutely no stress! That's not slow... I am doing the same thing!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing your quilt in the hoop!
Enjoy!
You're right, Kathy. No stress! It takes the joy out of the process for me. Glad to hear we're moving at about the same pace. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.
DeleteOne of the reasons we love quilting is not to finish a quilt but to enjoy the process whether we hand applique or machine applique or how we quilt. We love the feel of fabric and thread, patterns and design, and color. My problem is I have quilts mentally lined up to do and I want to get to them. But I know they will be there waiting their turn for my loving attention.
ReplyDeleteYour colors are wonderful!
You're right, Pam. But like you, I have quilts I want to make and if I could quilt a little faster I could get to them a little sooner. Yes, I love all the fabric, thread, patterns, design, and color about quilting. All of them are part of the joy of quilting.
DeleteHand quilting is slow, but it's worth it! You're making progress ... and that's what matters, right? I love this quilt ... it's going to be absolutely gorgeous when it's done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your words of encouragement, Kathy. Yes, progress is important, along with the fact that I'm getting lots of practice at hand quilting.
DeleteWow, hand quilting is impressive! I machine quilt and still have unfinished projects. I like your philosophy about enjoying the process rather than claiming the finishes. Take all the time you need, but I can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Saimi. If you saw my hand quilting up close you might not think it's too impressive. Still, I enjoy it. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. (If you come back to read this, I'm responding here because you're a no reply blogger and I can't remember your email address.)
DeleteI really enjoy hand-quilting, though I have a harder time sitting down with it in the summer than the winter! Your finished project will be lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I enjoy hand quilting, too, Denise. It's harder for me to quilt in the summer, too, just because it's hot and there's the extra layers of quilt in my lap. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.
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