I started this navy and white zig-zag quilt about two years ago. The cutting and piecing went very quickly, but I stalled out on the quilting. Life got really busy for a while, but luckily things have slowed down so I was able to concentrate on finishing this.
I'm so pleased with the end result!
The quilt is queen sized and composed of navy and white rectangles sewn together in a zig-zag pattern.
After failed attempts at free-motion machine quilting, and machine quilting in the ditch, I finally decided to hand quilt 3" circles in each square. I used matching thread on the front, so it alternates on the back.
The back is a very simple color block that I think could look pretty good on its own.
I originally wanted yellow binding, but this cheery blue caught my eye, and adds to the nautical look of the design.
I have to say, I was really intimidated by the idea of hand-quilting a queen sized quilt, especially since I had never hand-quilted anything. It did take quite a number of hours (and days and weeks) but I actually enjoyed it. It definitely adds something special and makes the quilt look handmade.
7 comments:
The quilt is amazing.
Ann
Beautiful beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Do you know where I can find this pattern?
Looks amazing - the pattern is so striking. Great work!
That is just lovely - your hand quilting really makes it special.
I love this quilt. I originally came here from Ravelry looking for your sweater pttern (got it!) and saw this quilt. Lovely. I want to make quilts for all my children as keepsakes but just don't have the patience it seems. Is there batting between the layers or is it just the two sides shown with nothing in between? I always thought hand-quilting looked so peaceful, bravo for taking it on and finishing it!
Thanks for sharing thiis
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