Do you ever just over think a quilt’s quilting? And finally just jump in?
I get sick of them all basted and taking up my limited design wall space (and I need those basting pins to move on).
I finally just decided to go for the effervescent design that I was procrastinating on.
I almost ripped it out at the start, wavering on whether I liked it or not.
Now that the quilting is nearly complete I’m glad I persevered. I love it so.
kelly says
hooray! effervescent is the right word here. bubbles!
Sandie says
So cute ~ it adds great texture!
Debbie says
Very nice. Yes, I find quilting to be full of indecision!
Pétra (Creative Mom) says
So nice I have wanted to try quilting that way for awhile.
Alissaissa says
Oh it looks great! It does take freakin’ forever to do that pebble quilting though, huh?? It’s worth the end result though!!
Alissa says
And whoa what happened to my name in that comment?? Ha!
noelle says
Love it!!! See ya Saturday hopefully.
Sew Katie Did says
I’ll be there.
Karin says
Love the quilted bubbles! Did you do it all free motion? How did you manage all those small circles? I am in awe!
Sew Katie Did says
You just fill in where needed. Getting the stitch length proper is another story.
Ruth says
Its beautiful! I procrastinate over that stage though, like you.
Annabella says
I love it too and worth the procrastination.
Karen says
Love the bubbles. It has created a great overall effect. Great!
Lisa says
Great quilting! How long did it take you to do?
Sew Katie Did says
not finished yet, but it goes very quick once you get in the groove. Maybe 5 minutes a line?
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts says
Oh I love the bubbles. 🙂
Cheryl Arkison says
Yes, I do get stuck. Which would be why I was unbasting a quilt last night for the pins to baste another quilt! Of course I don’t know what to do with the second quilt either!
Michele says
Bubblicious!
Shirley says
I think I need to move out of my box and try something like this! Very neat.
Sew Create It - Jane says
It looks wonderful! I’m glad you persevered with it ..the results are fab!!
Tabatha says
I’m glad you ended up loving it, I think it’s great! And I think I might even be able to do that — the bubble thing…
Sew Katie Did says
It’s easier than you think and all those different length stitches will surely come clean once it’s washed and dried.
wishes, true and kind says
It looks wonderful! I’ve only ever done that type of quilting on a pillow. I’m trying to imagine doing it on an entire quilt. Wow.
JacquieLH says
Have never commented before but felt compelled to this time. So glad that you forged on! It is absolutely gorgeous. Honestly one of the most beautiful/fitting to the quilt designs I’ve ever seen on the blogosphere. Love it and is inspiring me to stop being so scared of FMQ and like you said…get on with it.
Sew Katie Did says
You can do it! Start with something small.
Lauren says
I love the circle quilting!
anna says
oh that quilting is totally fabulous!
bloomingpoppies says
Love, love, love!! I’ve been scared but loving that quilt design for years now. One of these days I’ll jump in too and try it. Great job!!
blondebomber says
I like it!!! What a patient process, too! Whoosh!
elsa says
Oh, all those bubbles! love them.
Sew Katie Did says
Thanks Elsa!
Pam T. says
Katie, I love it so much that I “pinned” it! See http://bit.ly/qAdb9n !
Seeing your bubbles gives me motivation to try some!
Sew Katie Did says
Thanks! It’s nearly done.
Nikki says
I love this quilting (well, I love the whole quilt, really!). I need to take the time to practice this fmq style!
Rachel at Stitched in Color says
Very much so love it!
liveacolorfullife says
The bubbles are fabulous. Such a beautiful quilt!
erin says
it’s beautiful, katie!
Karee says
does it help to think of it as Pondering instead of Procrastination?
Ponder away — it seems to be a method that works wonders for you! Thank you for your candid nature.