Definitely a “good thing”! To pick up the vintage story see here. This piece has certainly come a long ways. Many of these linen pieces have lace edging that is in very good condition, as this piece has, and I do prefer to have that be the final edge, if at all possible. That has worked well in this case. Because the top was very thin (allowing so much of the pink backing to show through), I cut back the batting to the top fabric edge, and, allowing for turn under,
I trimmed the backing and folded it back on itself (beneath the batting) and topstitched the 3 layers together.
I had stopped the FMQ before the outer edges so I would be able to accurately/safely stitch all these pieces together and finish the quilting outwards.
Now that this is completed, I know I’ll be doing more vintage pieces in this way (like the next one up, even! But, I digress…..). OK, let’s just move on to some photos……..let me just say one more thing…until I block this piece, there will be only “pieces and parts” pictures………………Starting with backing shots………..
and the front…………………..
Now, on to the next linen for this client. Ooooooo……this is such fun……… Edit note: Thread (top and bobbin): Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly (80/20). Stitched on my HQ Sweet 16. I stitch hand-guided, free-motion (w/o stitch regulator). This is a sit-down mid-arm machine.
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Beautiful work. Great fabric on the back.
I just knew it was the perfect fabric when I saw it!!! Got at the Bakery Fabrics in Belle Fourche, South Dakota…..great shop!!!!!!
That backing looks like it came with the top! Guess I better head over to Belle Fourche one of these days!
Absolutely!!!! Tell Annie that “I sent ya”!!!! She is THE BEST!!!!!!
This is so lovely! I would love to be able to fmq like this, but I am far from it. The backing is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your photos. Did you use a treadle to do the fmq? What kind of batting and thread did you use? It’s just perfect!
Celia, thanks for asking. Thread is Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70wt)..both top and bobbin. The batting is a single layer of Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly (80/20). This was stitched on my Sweet 16 sit-down mid-arm machine. Thanks so much for stopping by!! Hugs……
I did not look closely at your photo with the Juki! So, forgive my question I asked in earlier post. Only afterwards did I go back and see your machine. I guess I was in a hurry to tell you how much I loved your beautiful quilting.
On this piece, I used the Juki 2010 to stitch the outer perimeter, 3 layers, together to secure so I could finish the FMQ with my Sweet 16. This piece is 45″ sq. (approx.) and was easier to do on the SS. I do smaller pieces on the Juki, though (with excellent results). If I’m stitching, while in our winter Texas location, I will use my Juki regardless of the size of the piece to be quilted.
I absolutely love it!
You know I just love seeing what you do with all the vintage linens!
Thank you, my Friend! Hugs………….
Your work is so amazing. Love your blog! ❤️
I thank you so much, Beverly! It always touches my heart that another would enjoy my random jottings/sharings. I am always hoping that what I do will motivate/inspire/challenge others on their journey (as I have found such from those who are further down the quilting road). So glad you stopped by for a visit!!! Have an awesome day!! Hugs…………….