Sunday, April 10, 2011

What could be better?

Hand quilting a cozy, warm quilt while snuggled on the couch with your best friend.  Netflix on the television, snacks to share nearby and the ability to be part of the family unit.  Ahhhhh..... 

 
How can I ever go back to being hunched over a machine by myself while struggling to feed (jam) a large quilt evenly through a small space? This is definitely more time consuming but I am loving the chunky look of the perle cotton and the accent it adds to the overall look.   For a while I had a feeling I was in a self imposed contest to see how many quilts I could produce, but now I'm enjoying the slow process and the added personal touch.

Today I made my second ever bee blocks and Jessica chose a ticker tape block.  These were fun and reminded me of fitting a puzzle together.



I hope she likes them!  Being in a bee is such a great way to connect with other quilters and get to experiment with new blocks.  I'm debating about joining another bee but don't want to overextend myself and start freaking out at piles of envelopes.  How many are you in and how do you handle them?
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10 comments:

  1. SaraApril 10, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Ahh hand quilting is relaxing---ENJOY!

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  2. doloresApril 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Yeah for handquilting! I need to do that to one of Maria's quilts. I finished the machine part and wanted to add some handquilting. It's starting to get too warm to have a quilt on my lap so I best get with it!:)

    I have to admit....I have not been brave enough to join a bee yet!

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  3. BelindaApril 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Love the ticker tape blocks. The star is a nice touch :) I need to get to work on mine. I'm only in the twitterb bee. It's just the right amount of commitment for me :)

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  4. felicityApril 10, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Ah that looks so cozy!! I could use some Jada coziness here as I listen to the rain pelt down. Perfect quilting weather....

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  5. MaryApril 11, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Love the hand quilting! And I agree...so much more enjoyable than shoving a quilt through the sewing machine.

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  6. Esch House QuiltsApril 11, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    It is hard to slow down and enjoy the process when there are so many quilts to make! Good for you for doing so.

    I am in two bees and cope with them by usually being late with my blocks :)

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  7. CarolynApril 11, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    That sounds like a perfect afternoon!

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  8. NatalieApril 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I love the dog-quilt-netflix combination-- one of my favorites!
    I am also trying to take things slow and just enjoy the process. And, as a result, I'm only in one bee, so that I don't feel over committed to other projects!

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  9. Sherri Lynn WoodApril 14, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I'm with you on the cozy hand quilting - watching an old movie on Netflix or listening to a classic audio book. I love it!

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  10. Holly C.July 27, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Jada is beautiful! Rotties have a special place in my heart!

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