it's a quiet and sunny morning of summer solstice
and I'm having a little photoshoot on the terrace
showing my hand-quilting in perle cotton a good 7" apart
enjoying some good company as Mars is waking up to the adventures of the day
(comfortable in having the house to herself? )
so many tempting smells and sounds for a kitty...
there's a lot of good therapy in quilting by hand...
and I have been busy finishing both these two triangle quilts
... just easy and steady stitches
luckily I have three more tops waiting...
summer sorbet finished at 70" by 72"
sunset garden finished at 59" by 72"
both hand-quilted in perle cotton on Hobbs Thermore polyester batting
Happy with both quilts. Hope they will be used ouside on the terrace enjoying the few light summer evenings we get up here...
Wish you all a beautiful summer solstice!
24 comments:
both of those quilts are looking beautiful - the hand quilting is the perfect touch.
Such perfect summery quilts, Marit! Have a lovely summer, both you and Mars!
fan-tastic, both of them.
They're both beautiful. Love the soft colors of the first one!
Those quilts have a soothing feel! I hope both you and Mars will have a lovely Summer!
Speechless.................I culd even be a little envious of these beauties!
Must try hand quilting again!
Heather x
Beautiful quilts! So summery! Hand quilting is so relaxing and it is the perfect way to finish such sweet quilts :)
Absolutely beautiful quilts and the colours are amazing. I hope the solstice, hand quilting and Mars will help ease an aching heart.
Beautiful quilts and perfect for summer solstice in Norway! Glad to hear the day was sunny. Only 5 more days until we arrive in Norway!
Hi Marit! Mars is so beautiful! As your new quilts, too! I love your colours, fabrics and the pattern! Those are the best summer moments - sitting outside with beautiful quilt! I enjoy also so much hand quilting! x Teje
Beautiful work! Your quilting is wonderful and I agree, binding by hand is great therapy.
Jennifer :)
Beautiful! Beautiful!! Happy Summer Solstice to you! I'm glad your other kitty is keeping you good company.
Could you tell me what needle and size of perle cotton you use?
Thanks
Så fine!! Du er flink!! AnneK:-)
Beautiful quilt and beautiful quilting. My own triangle quilt is coming along nicely as well, thanks to you! : ) Btw, very sorry for your loss. Pets are our family too, and it hurts so much to lose one.
Fresh, cool and beautiful! Hand quilting is such a lovely thing to do! Take care, Byrd
So sorry about your beautiful Venus. Glad you and Mars are both hanging in there. thinking of you. take care.
I'm sorry about your kitty, Marit. :(
Such lovely quilts. Thanks for doing the tute on how to do this. I'm behind on my blog reading and trying to catch up...need to get a ruler so that I can join you.
Happy summer!
Stunning quilts! The fabrics are beautiful and suit the design so well. Am envious ;-)
Wonderful quilts! I love the softness of the colors of the first one. Hand quilting is quite peaceful and the quilts that I've hand quilted are my favorites. Enjoy your quilts!
Fantastisk lekre tepper, nydelige farger.. :)
Takk for inspirasjonen.. :)
Klem fra Kristin
Love both quilts! Your hand quilting is perfect! I love you used different color thread instead of traditional white. Do you happen to use pearl cotton thread?
Gorgeous photos of amazing quilting!
I'm obsessed with triangles right now and these are both beauties!
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