Thread Tales From A Scrappy Quilter

These 3 lap quilts are off the frame.   All three used the same backing which was very busy and super to work with because most thread colors blended in nicely.  I had recently picked up a bundle of paper pantographs from someone  that had gone digital/computerized so was curious to try out some of those new patterns.  The beauty of working with a pantograph is that you don't have to worry about spacing on your quilt top.   Everything is very symetrical and well balanced but the downside is that you are working from behind, looking at a piece of paper and not the stitching.  These 3 would have also been good quilts for me to work on my own freehand fill designs but I just had to try out these patterns.   All quilts made from members scrap baskets. Jacobean panto, I liked it on paper but stitched out I feel it would have been perfect with something in the center of those leaves. ...

After all my headaches with my Kaufman Challenge quilt while on the frame, so pleased this one quilted out very pretty and as planned.  This quilt is from Jan, our coordinator for "Sunshine Quilts" which are quilts from our guild members that go to several local charities.   I hope the recipient enjoys this quilt as as much as I do! I forgot one of the main reasons I don't like using 40 wt in the bobbin....    one pass on this 50" quilt and almost a whole bobbin of thread.  These are "M" size for the HQ Fusion and wound on the stand alone bobbin winder. backing Close up of the "Clematis" pantograph design Double stitched - lost my direction while I was quilting AND talking with Brandon!  I did not take it out - not sure anyone will even notice as it doesn't really scream error at you. Tigger enjoyed sitting in the open window this morning watching the birds @ the feeder while I quilted.   He's fee...