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| 18 1/2" x 21" |
Big stitch quilting is rewarding, especially if you don't stress on making it perfect. Perfect. What exactly is that?! My perfect may not be others perfect, and others imperfection may be perfect to others!
My favorite part of this? The moon! It was the one section that I had to, actually couldn't help myself, quilt to death! The densely packed stitches put me over the top! Initially I was done with the moon after the neutral tan thread. I tried. Then I wondered what if. What if I added an autumn orange? Moon glow. That's a thing, right?! The moon and the sides of the mountains were 'glowed' for effect.
The quilting in the sky is a dark blue, it looks royal blue against the muted blue/grey fabric. I tried to create a flowing current of wind and clouds with the lines. A few swirls added here and there remind me that the winds and currents aren't always wispy soft. Turbulence is there hidden and always a factor.
There is nothing better than a solid backing to show the quilting detail! A glittery moon and the craggy, erosion filled valleys on the mountains.
The moon stitches were intentionally made to be inconsistent, more than usual. A few rounds I made tiny stitches easing into bigger stitches.
I could envision seeing a mountain top in the distance with the sun setting casting a glow on the peaks and valleys. I'm not sure I captured the vibe I was feeling, but I do like it!
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I think this is so so beautiful! The moon is really glowing and the air, oh the air! How very very pretty. I hope it finds a great spot in your home so you can look at it over and over again :). It truly deserves to be seen (IMHO)!
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I knew I had to hand quilt this panel the minute I found it, I just wasn’t sure how! I’m pretty thrilled with the results…especially the moon!!
DeleteI think I'm repeating myself, but that's another WOW from me. Your work just keeps getting more special every time.
ReplyDeletethis piece has really turned out well, nothing better than being creative in the evening while keeping the hands busy
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Karen! I’m happy I decided to give hand quilting a try!
Deletethis is simply lovely--love the stitching...excellent hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to do this panel ‘justice’ when I first decided to hand quilt it. For me the hardest part for me is not getting to crazy with it…which I tend to do!
Deletewow. You really let that thread speak - nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThats a great way to look at it! I’m happy it worked out the way I was hoping it would!
DeleteOh wow, the moon is awesome. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are so darn creative and talented. I always enjoy what you share. Your stitch design is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you my friend!
Love your thread color choices. I also tried hand quilting again using big stitch method. Do you use a hoop when quilting?
ReplyDeleteI love hand quilting big stitches!! My pieces are all a very reasonable size, so I don’t use a hoop.
DeleteThis is so serene and beautiful! Congratulations on a lovely finish!
ReplyDeletePerfection. This turned out amazing, Jayne. Hand quilting added the perfect texture to this piece.
ReplyDeleteHand quilting is so peaceful. Yours look really beautiful. I like the moon too.
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this is awesome! Love the hand of the maker in it
ReplyDeleteThat's very pretty, caught my eye instantly in my feedly feed. Something about it just draws you in!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That moon is just gorgeous. Love your work!
ReplyDeleteLove how you created the movement with the quilting! Just a pretty from the back!
ReplyDeleteThis is just awesome! I love the added detail from the hand quilting. Adding the extra color to the moon really added depth to that area, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely Jayne, your hand stitching is so even and you made a great choice of thread colours.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
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