Lots of hand sewing now on my Palatina Pillow. I tried using the blanket stitch function on my machine to applique the crosses on, however I felt that the stitch was too big and clumsy looking. So hand stitching it is. Eight have been done and there are another eight to go. It is quite nice having something to do at night in front of the television though. I have also machine quilted on the inside of the crosses to define the star shape more. I'm looking forward to seeing this pressed and completed - I just need to remember to get a zip for the back and it may get finished this weekend.
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Great work on the cushion - it looks really nice! I might have to put on of those on my never ending 'to-do' list. :-)
ReplyDeleteJulie it's looking wonderful! I've not seen quilting done like this - very clever.
ReplyDeleteLooking beautiful Julie! I came across this pillow a few weeks ago. It is on my list!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern and I love hand stitching! It make it so much fun. Thanks for sharing.Stopping by from Freshly Pieced Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! I love the colors and quilting--the texture is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteyour hand stitching is wonderful and I just love the overall look - visiting from WIP
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful (and very labour intensive looking) project x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pattern and colours. And I just love anything with hand stitched blanket stitching. It's such a beautiful touch and one that a machine just can't match. Looking forward to seeing it finished, I'm sure it will come together beautifully. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cushion this will be the fabrics and design are lovely.
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Such a fresh pattern - it looks wonderful! Kx
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love the extra machine stitching around them, and your hand stitching is fantastic!
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
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