The fabrics are Civil War era reproductions.
My Blue and Beige Quilt is finished!
And now sits on my old quilt stand in my bedroom.
Looking like it belongs.
I began this quilt in November 2012.
I hand pieced all the fabrics in the blocks. I worked on it off and on for three years. It has been a joy to pick up and work a few stitches.
Something easy to sew, to keep my hands busy when my mind was tired.
I wasn't in a hurry.
I worked on it through exciting episodes of Downton Abby because it didn't require much concentration. AND I hand quilted it. The hand quilting stitch is really just a Running Stitch. Anyone can do it!
I am just so proud of myself!
All Designs Are Copyright Protected copyright 2015 Jeannie Baumeister
And so you should be proud. Every stitch by hand. Amazing in these days when so many people reach for a machine instead of making the personal effort.
ReplyDeleteThankyou. I find Hand Sewing is so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteYes, you certainly should be proud of yourself, it's a beautiful quilt, and all handmade!
ReplyDeleteI love hand sewing, as well, though I've not attempted to hand stitch quilt blocks! I've hand quilted a small quilt and that was fun. Congratulations on your "slow sewing" project. It really is lovely!
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