A piece that was last shown here will be my focus for the next days. The quilting on the back piece is completed. The backing for this part is a pretty blue/white pastel calico (stash) fabric. The bottom edge was finished the same as the previous hanger/tutorial here……….
Now…..on to the front piece……..first step is to outline stitch the motif…
and some definition. First, without my fave micro-stippling….
The photo fails to show the “poof” adequately. Then, a little added background
The “pop”/dimension is starting. 
Now, to ‘frame’ this area and move on to the rest of the background ‘fill’……..Additional note: I am using Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70 wt, as the top thread and on the bobbin. It’s great for this fine stippling and I’m able to load “tons” on the bobbin (so less time spent running out/changing them!). I am, also, using a Schmetz quilting needle size 75/11.
Treadlemusic 
Glad to see you are not sitting around idle down there!!!!!!!
Oh, no. The schedule here is becoming a tad out of hand! There isn’t hardly a moment that’s not scheduled somehow. Not sure I’m liking it……………
Your micro stippling is just gorgeous, beautiful stitches, those!
Thanks so much! Hope your winter season is speeding by!! Certainly has been an odd one!
Very odd, we planted onion seeds a couple of weeks ago (I. The house)
Interesting……………………
Well, that didn’t go well! We planted onions inside, and they are green and growing, which is a day brightener. I’ expecting this spring may be a dump year, so bracing myself for the 2-3 foot that were likely come in March! But at least that melts quickly!
Indoor plantings are always welcome but I/we have found that the timing had best not be too early or they get too “leggy”!
DH gets a little anxious so I try to put him off on the tomatoes. I think this year we may add a grow light, and see if that helps them get more stout. I read the onions need to be clipped to three inches, to help bulb development, so I need to check that. It may be time for a haircut!
This is beautiful- and going to be stunning! Gosh that micro-stippling is tiny!!!
That tiny stuff is so mesmerizing for me. I get in that mode and can do it for hours! That fact is quite interesting given that I really do like to move through a process quickly!!! Fascinating critters, we are!! LOL!!!! Sending hugs your way………….
Once again, you are transforming this vintage linen into a signature Doreen work of art.
Thank you, my Friend! Our TX winter has been quite different this year. The lack of snow has been wonderful but the illness “issues” have taken their toll…….sigh. I do remain healthy, though….PTL!!!
Looking great, love the stippling.
Thank you, my friend. Hugs 🤗
Gorgeous and Amazing! As always. Question? What thread do you like for the micro stippling?
Great question and one that I should have noted in this post!!! I am using Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70 wt, in the bobbin AND for the top thread. Thanks so much for popping by….hugs…….
Thank you so much! Gonna have to make my order! Hugs back 🙂
Thanks, again, for asking!💕