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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Quilting with Variegated Thread

In-between prepping the extra bedrooms and cleaning toilets in preparation of the kids and grand-baby coming home for the holiday, today found me in the studio quilting my guy's quilt. He chose a pantograph design called: Grizzly Ridge:
Whenever I work with a pantograph, my current quilting "lesson" is learning to nest the rows. There's a lot of math in quilting...and for us right brain people, wellll, this can be a challenge! LOL! For some reason, when I REALLY like a quilt top I made, I get little nervous to quilt it. (Is that wierd??)
With relief, I'm really liking how this one is coming out!!
I'm liking variegated threads right now. Today I'm using a brown variegated  thread from King Tut called Cedars. I like how it "flows" between the colors of my quilt:
Whether it's the blues....

...or the reds....

...or the browns...
I'm loving how the "design" is there, but in a subtle way.
I'm finding the variegated threads are complimentary to a quilt top this way.
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you weekend was great!
With Smiles!
Val:)



       

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15 comments:

  1. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationNovember 24, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    that's a really neat quilting pattern, Val! and that definitely happens to me. If I really love a quilt top, I'm always afraid I'll ruin it if I mess up the quilting!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Val's Quilting StudioNovember 24, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      Thanks Kelly...THAT is exactly how I feel!!! :) So glad I'm in good company!

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  2. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsNovember 24, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Looking great Val! And I'm with you and Kelly... The best are the hardest ones to quilt... Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy your family!

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  3. kathyinozarksNovember 25, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    (I am a new follower from the hop) wow this quilting will be amazing when finished-looks intimidating though-lol Love the varigated threads too

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  4. Jessica HaddenNovember 25, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Love it, Val!

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  5. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    I love that pattern.

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  6. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsNovember 25, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Quilting looks great Val! Love the pantograph design. Great job!

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    1. Val's Quilting StudioNovember 25, 2013 at 8:38 PM

      I'm slow moving on this one...but November just seems to be zooming by...and between my second graders and home...it's just a festive time of year!!!!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 25, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Cool quilting, Val. Very Manly! I'm a big fan of variegated thread, too.

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  8. JackieNovember 27, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Great choice and job with the quilting.

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  9. Elita@Busy Needle QuiltingNovember 27, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    I love a great variegated thread and your quilting design is perfect. I haven't done a "Guy Quilt" yet but yours is an inspiration. I love flannel as well so might end up being "Our Quilt". :D

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  10. SaraNovember 27, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Don't feel wierd. We quilters are so critical of ourselves:( You are doing a great job on it!

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  11. Live a Colorful LifeNovember 28, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Beautiful quilt

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  12. ipatchandquiltNovember 30, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    The pattern really fitts with this quilt. Love the thread too!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt@yahoo.com
    ipatchandquilt.wordpress.com

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  13. Gemma@prettybobbinsDecember 2, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Wow, it looks stunning! There is a lot of work in that panto! Well done you :) thanks for linking up :)

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I have to admit, your comments make me smile! Thanks for sharing and for letting me know you stopped by. I Hope your day is awesome!

Val:)