This quilt is for a hubby so guess what standby quilting was used? Indeed, some simple swirls with hooks. This design works great with quilts for men and it goes very quickly. I used an Aurifil 50 weight light brown thread that is not overpowering against the fabrics but can still be seen. The quilting doesn't show up as well in photos so I got real close and took several photos. It probably doesn't help that I don't have a great camera and we live in cold and windy plains area, which is not conducive to outside photos, especially right now.
For the backing the quilter used an older Marcus Brothers fabric and I think it works great with the top. The quilting blends in even more on the backing but that allows the house design to stand out.
As a side note, I'm moderating our Quilt Club today over at Blakeman Vacuum & Sewing. We are having a handmade gift exchange and I was able to complete my gift in advance. I am enjoying the embroidery side of my Bernina 770. It's been fun and challenging learning new things like embroidery software and downloading designs. I had fun making this mug rug/hot pad using an embroidery design and combining it with lettering. I hope the recipient enjoys it.
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I think the embroidery is beautiful! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteHello Penny, just visiting from the Finish up Fridays link. Your pinwheels quilt is amazing, it looks like our Victorian tiled floor in my house in England and the colours are so rich. He's a lucky man!
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Those pinwheels truly do stand out, and a flannel quilt sounds just too cuddly, especially with a winter storm bearing down on us!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great masculine quilt. And perfect for the quilting you chose.
ReplyDeleteLooks SO cuddly with those rich colours!!! Great backing too; I have a thing for houses in quilts. Ha, quilts IN houses too, just hit me!
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