While making this quilt I had the urge to change up this design and give it a make-over. Which I did, but I couldn't show that one until this one was quilted, bound and washed! That's jus the way I work!
This is a breakdown of how I quilted this recent quilt. I section off the quilt either before I start or more often than not I'll quilt a section and figure out the next section on the fly. Each quilt like this has its own quilting design as well an color layout, which makes each one unique. I use 1/2", 3/4" and 1" lines every single time though!
Another way to keep it new is using different colors of thread. A small change, but if it inspires me that is always a good thing. For this quilt I used the last of my Gray variegated thread. And by last...I mean literally the last inch was used on the last line!
By adding the center squares you get a chance to see the intended design of the squares that are like colors. Blues, greens, yellows. Same color family, different shades.
I'm always drawn to the 1/2" lines the most! For some reason they hit all the highs for me. Especially after the quilt is washed and the crinkle comes to life! You might think the dense quilting would make a quilt stiff and uncomfortable, but that is just not the case! I use Warm & Natural cotton batting and have never felt the quilting I do was too much.
As for the new and different design...it's finished! I'll share that in a couple days. Right now I'm remaking it, writing a pattern and hoping I don't go crazy in the process! Wish me luck!
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