I totally plan on a finish post Monday.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Cheating, or not? Coloring the quilting.
I thought I'd pop in and do a quick blog post on why the Feathered Christmas quilt isn't quite done.... (with apologies for not great pictures, but hey, its the first post in like a week)
It's all because of those white stitched on the red squares. You see, as I was doing the quilting, I thought, hey, no big deal. It's stitched in the ditch and no one really cares. However, I had been planning on 'fixing' a couple of white stitches in the center part that had accidentally bit into the applique. So then I thought, why not color all the white stitches red????
So I've been spending some time with a red sharpie and my quilt. I can only do it when no one is around, because any bump will seriously mess things up.
So, I just pull back the fabric and touch each stitch with the tip of the sharpie. The thread sort of sucks the color up and voila - red stitches. (see the opposite side of the square).
Is it cheating? I don't know. I mean I could have changed my thread for each block (yikes!) or I could have left it white.... but I'll tell you what, those red colored stitches sure make me happy.
I totally plan on a finish post Monday.
I totally plan on a finish post Monday.
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3 comments:
I vote that coloring stitches is completely legit. I remember making an outfit for 4-H and having the judge suggest coloring the interfacing that showed a bit where it was cut for a buttonhole. I don't know how a quilt show judge would react, but I agree with you!
I think it's a completely appropriate way to use your time wisely. It finishes the quilt to perfection with creativity and maintains the integrity of the piece. (...says the non-quilter, I know, but crafting is crafting, and sometimes we have to adjust our mindsets about perfection.)
Ha! Totally cheating and totally appropriate!! There's no way I would have changed my thread back and forth either. :o) it looks great though and you're entitled to do whatever you want on your own quilt.
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