Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Vintage Pillow Case Quilt Finished

Several posts ago, I shared my vintage pillow cases quilt project in process. I don't know about you, but it is such a big deal for me to decide what to do next each step whenever I create something. Especially in quilt making, a quilt top can look totally different than what I first intended depending on what kind of quilting I do on the quilt. It is not unusual for me to complete a quilt top and not be able to finish it for several months (sometimes years!) because I have a hard time deciding how I want to finish it.

I already shared the process of cutting and piecing...




Are you ready to see how I finished this one? Ta da!




I thought about applying my newly developing (I can't say "developed" yet, it is in progress though) machine quilting skills on this quilt, but I couldn't help going back to the idea of doing hand quilting with large stitches.

I actually made another quilt top using the same blocks that I used for this quilt with some other fabric, but those two quilts look different so far. I can't wait to share the finished quilt with you...well, someday. :)

27 comments:

  1. I like the quilting you did, it looks very nice.

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  2. That is beautiful!
    Where did you get all your vintage pillowcases??

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  3. This is so beautiful! I love the colors in this quilt. It's very feminine looking. I don't have the patience to hand quilt and I admire that. Maybe one day...
    How long does it take you to handquilt one quilt?

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  4. Beautiful quilt! I love the quilting and pattern! Just gogeous!

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  5. Wow, I love this. The quilting totally brought a cool look to it! I love it. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. I love big hand quilted stitches. In fact, it's something I'd like to learn to do since I've only ever messed around with making very basic quilts with my machine.

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  7. It is beautiful. I have some of the same pattern sheets that were my grandmothers. Love it

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  8. Beautiful. I have some of the same patterned sheets that were my grandmothers. Love it

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  9. It's so beautiful! I love the quilting you did as well!

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  10. lovely!!!!! i can't believe you hand quilted that... i don't think i have the patience--but it turned out gorgeous!

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  11. So pretty! And what a great use for those old pillow cases!

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  12. Beautiful!!! Can't wait to see your next project!! Love the quilting you chose.

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  13. Pretty! Your quilting really brought out the designs within the piecing.

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  14. The quilt turned out so lovely. The hand stitching made all the difference.

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  15. You're right, it totally changes the look! Great job!

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  16. SO lovely...........such delightful colours too, soft and subtle

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  17. I love the quilting...it really shows off your piecing. Gorgeous!

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  18. This makes me and my heart smile.
    hugs
    Gerry

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  19. I love this Sachiko! I think the hand-quilting is wonderful. I love everything about it!

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  20. Looks so pretty! Lovely colours and your quilting is so neat :) Maggie xx

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  21. I LOVE it. Beautiful. You inspire me to push myself when it comes to quilting- and with my 3 year old having just moved into a big boy bed, he's in need of a nice big quilt!

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