Good Morning, Quilters!
TWO WAYS TO WRAP
On Tuesday, we stitched The Pretty Packages tutorial–a modern way to wrap a package. This tutorial was a variation of The Perfect Present free motion quilt tutorial we stitched last year.
Today, I would like to re-visit a quilt I stitched using The Perfect Present motif.
MORE QUILTING….ALWAYS MORE QUILTING?
Earlier this year, we all agreed that my Floral Applique was in need of bit more quilting.
When I pulled this quilt out this year, I thought it might benefit from a few background Snowflakes (tutorial HERE)
I decided to use Sulky’s Silver Metallic thread to create a bit of “dazzle”…
This flat, polyester thread has a beautiful, reflective shine. It looks just like snow!
To use specialty metallic threads:
- Size 90 Topstitch needle
- Lower the top tension significantly
- Cotton in the bobbin
- SLOW DOWN!
In addition, I added straight line stitching in green Aurifil cotton 50 wt thread. This adds texture without adding more color.
STILL MORE?
Now that I look at this on the computer screen, I wonder if I should add horizontal lines to the entire background, not just the lower area? It would look like plaid….
What do YOU think?
Lori
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