12.28.2008

Christmas Quilt for my MIL - Done!

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All done! Quilted and bound. =)

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I used two color threads, navy for the majority of the quilt and a cream that matches the crosses on the front but contrasts and really pops on the back. I quilted it freehand using the "push through" method on my Bernina. It's sloppy. lol. I forgive myself because it's really the first one I've done that wasn't all straight lines. While I loved the idea of freehand, I don't think I'm a "push through" kinda quilter. I'd love a long arm! Maybe next time I'll rent one till I can afford to buy one. Hum...

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I got lucky! It goes beautifully with the decor in her living room. Yay!

3 comments:

Lisa A said...

I love this quilt. So simple yet so striking. I may have to use this pattern for my Japanese indigos.

Julia said...

it's lovely!
I think you did a great job quilting it...freehand quilting is not easy to do.
Hugs Julia ♥

Ginny said...

The color combo is perfect. I think your quilting looked awesome.