The week away was productive, with my first version of Jen Kingwell's Gypsy Wife quilt finally finished, basted and the hand quilting has begun.
I sewed the sections I had already completed, shortly after arriving.
I sewed the sections I had already completed, shortly after arriving.
Next came sections 8, 9 and 10. It was slow going, and being a bit under the weather with the first cold of the season meant section 9 was unpicked four times.
Nevertheless it all came together with a bit of perseverance.
On the way home, I stopped at Waipakihi Road on the Desert Road for a photo. There is an extensive red tussock-wire rush mire there, but we stayed on the road for the photo. Unfortunately the wind was up a bit, so I will have to wait for a fine sunny day at home for a decent photo.
The No.8 perle cotton is out, and quilting has begun.
I love this so much!! This is on my ever-growing to-do list. Congratulations, I can't wait to see your quilting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a picture! Love the wind conforming it the body! LOL Beautiful quilt. I wonder how long you think it will take to quilt by hand. It must be relaxing to do.
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt. Love the road photo! I am going to research that cool pattern. It looks very non-boring and creative.
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