In the cool of the morning with windows slightly open for the first time in ages, and with a bit of glorious and rarely seen in February sunlight pouring in, some lovely quilt progress has taken place on the kitchen counter. My little hexie quilt-top is all stitched up, smoothed out, squared up, satisfactorily lined with a softly worn flannel sheet (very thrifty for a light-weight quilt), and has been backed and basted around the edges. Ahh.
When all was said and done, I did make up my mind to hand-quilt it. So, I am now poised and ready and looking forward to picking up my needle and thread and weaving it through the colorful flower garden, stitch by tiny stitch. Through the hedgerows and primrose paths. Around manor houses, woodland wildlife and contented pets.
Stopping only to feed the birds. This type of sewing is peaceful work. I'm refreshed by the experience and the unhurried steady pace of all this repetitive stitching. All the while dreaming of spring, which is getting closer by the day. Yay!
Very Pretty Vicki, and all those cute embroidered inserts really add to it. So pretty!
Received my transfers, thank you. Already using them.
Nancy Jo
Posted by: NANCY JO | February 25, 2013 at 12:22 PM
I just love this quilt and the embroidery is gorgeous! you are such an inspiration. Thank you for the lovely pictures.
Posted by: Mimi | February 25, 2013 at 02:04 PM
Such a pretty quilt. Hand quilting is a great way to spend time waiting for spring.
Posted by: Lorrie | February 25, 2013 at 05:17 PM
What a pleasant work to do through these waning days of winter. It looks darling!
Posted by: Vee | February 25, 2013 at 06:16 PM
The quilt top is lovely...I have started on some hexagons, thanks to you, and I am enjoying the process. Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Debra | February 25, 2013 at 07:10 PM
It's pretty and happy and such a breath of fresh air!
Posted by: Bridgette | February 25, 2013 at 07:45 PM
That is so pretty! Your quilt makes me think of the quilt my mother started and now I have it to finish. She started to hand quilt it and I've shied away from hand quilting, I don't feel confident enough, but I think I'll give it a go :)
Posted by: Judy | February 26, 2013 at 09:50 AM
Your quilt is absolutely lovely! I have a thing for hexagons as well. May have to start picking them up again ;)
Posted by: Laura | February 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM
It's turning out wonderfully, Vicki. I love all the little embroidered motifs. The thing with quilts, is that they often become heirlooms, passed down through families. Just imagine what fun it will be for others to discover each one of them through the many years that this quilt will be enjoyed.
Nothing takes the place of hand quilting, and how nice to make a thinner quilt. That will add to it's vintage feel, and will be perfect in the warmer months. It is a real treasure you will have, when it is finished.
Posted by: Account Deleted | February 26, 2013 at 12:41 PM
I am waiting too. We had a glimpse this weekend and now it is cold and raining again. Maybe soon...
Posted by: jerusalem | February 26, 2013 at 07:46 PM
Love the quilt. Random handwork is perfect touch. I've been missing my fabric & sewing machine... I think I'll pull them out today. :)
Posted by: Gina | February 28, 2013 at 05:44 AM
Ooooh. I love the quilt. You should be very proud. Oh yeah, did I miss the February garden video? I love those and look forward to them. Just sayin.....
Posted by: Sandy | February 28, 2013 at 05:02 PM
Well thank you Nancy, I'm having a lot of fun with this quilt. Happy to know you are stitching away now too!
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Thank you for the sweet words Mimi!
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:17 PM
I agree, this type of stitching really makes the wait less tiresome and I LOVE working with a quilt on my lap right now--such a cozy place to be.
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Thanks Vee! The colors are perking up the grayest of days here too.
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Oh goody! How wonderful--what fun! I have a request for two more hexagon quilts, so I've really got my work cut out for me now. :o)
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Happy is exactly what I was going for with this quilt, and I'm glad it's making you happy too! Thank you for your sweet words.
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Thanks Judy! I've finished some abandoned quilt tops myself, I love looking at all the old prints and flour sack cottons that were used on older quilts. My quilting stitches are far from perfect, but I never let that stop me from trying.
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Thank you Laura, I'm really developing a thing for hexagons now too. Who knew they were so much fun. LOL!
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Thank you so much Lena, the quilt is coming along nicely--the flannel lining is a breeze to quilt through too. Overall, I'm finding the different aspects of this quilt fun and interesting!
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:44 PM
The month of MARCH is such a tease isn't it? :o)
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Thanks Gina! Having a project (or two) about is always fun.
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Thanks Sandy! The quilt is keeping me warm as I work on it.
As for the garden videos...unfortunately they were taken off the Internet, so I can't post them here on the blog anymore. Boo-Hoo.
Posted by: vicki haninger | March 02, 2013 at 12:52 PM
So cute and cozy!
Posted by: pam | March 02, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Heisann!
What a beautiful blanket to welcome spring with!
I have last week completed the points on the list of what to do to celebrate Tasha´s Tudor day. Took a long time,....but the activities have been a pleasure to me.
Have a wonderful weekend ;:OD)
Posted by: Vilt og vakkert | March 09, 2013 at 12:22 AM
I love this, especially the embroidery!
Posted by: Mindy | March 26, 2013 at 06:14 PM