The Signature Quilt

I really have no other name for this quilt other than “Signature Quilt” maybe I should change it to “Friends Around the World” I don’t know we will see – how do you think that sounds? – It is now on the frame and work has begun.  As far as getting this quilt on the frame it went so smoothly – sometimes that doesn’t happen – I think I had it on the frame in under 90 minutes.

First the top goes on the back rail

Then the backing on the middle and the front – then roll it all towards the front so you can pin the batting over the backing

Roll the batting and backing all the way on to the middle rail and pin the batting to the front rail – roll it back and forth a time or two if needed to get it all smooth – only had to do this once and it worked

Then you pull the top down over the two layers and pin in place – you are now ready to quilt.  Made it sound easier than it is LOL – my back was hurting by time I got done.  There is a tutorial on the sidebar for how to load a 3 rail hand quilting frame if you need more photos.

I never really looked to see what thread I had in the box for this quilt and didn’t have a completely full spool but these two of King Tut variegated are so close so I will use them both alternating off and on and it will not even be noticeable that they are slightly different.  One is #913 the other #938 – this thread isn’t quite as thick as the Aurifil #28 that I had been using the last couple of years but this is the kind I always used to use and need to use it up.

I decided to use this stencil – the cable only – not the flower – for the borders.  It fits perfectly but my border corners are signature blocks so will not use the flower on that.

And I think I will use this flower for the corner units in between signatures – the one on the first stencil is a little large – just the flower and leaf’s not the other part in that design.  I’m not sure if I will have the leaf’s going out all four ways or just on point.

Looking through the fabric I had put aside from Alaska I have decided to use the green – it has the most leftover fabric and I like how it alternates from the green, to red border to green binding.

Lucy – a little bit got done while watching the news.  Linking to Creative Compulsions —

Connecting Threads – anniversary sale – use the code to get $15.00 off of $50 or more – – the code is 15OFF50

Green Fairy is having a sale also – not sure when that one expires – this one is for Bella Solids!

Fat Quarter Shop has Aurifil Thread 30% off right and always great sales on the sales tab.

Thanks to all that have ordered from these sales that have ordered through my links – I do appreciate it.