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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Liberty ❤ Stitches




I pulled out my Liberty pillow cover last night, applied my fusible fleece and auditioned some perle cotton threads, trying to decide what to use. I threw the decision out to my friends on Instagram and Facebook, looking for opinions, and was so glad I did - I got a few different perspectives and it made me think a little about it.

I started off with the lightest colour, outlining the Drunkard's Path flower both inside and out. Then I added one of the darker blues, to make it pop.


I just love the result (so far!) The stitching just makes the fabrics pop in all their delicate beauty.

Now I just need to decide if I'm done, or if I'll do one more round of the lighter colour thread. Opinions (again!) anyone?

When I'm done with this, I need to make the back. And after seeing Svetlana's beautiful pillow earlier this week, I know I NEED to do some piping on this. I've never done it before. Wish me luck!
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Love it. LOVE IT. I'd leave it as is.

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  2. Leigh AnneSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    This looks amazing! I don't think it needs anything else but I also don't think another row would ruin it :)

    Don't be scared of piping! It's a lot easier than it looks :)

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  3. Canadian AbroadSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    You're done. Because it is perfect.

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  4. knottygnomeSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    i love your handquilting. it looks great!

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  5. MelissaSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    It is just so stunning! The blue truly does make it pop!

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  6. CatherineSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    This looks fabulous Sarah

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  7. Schulz FamilySeptember 11, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    This is gorgeous. I too follow Svetlana. Piping will make it amazing

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  8. Mrs Flying Blind...September 11, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Yeah, good luck with the piping, I blame Svetlana for my bad experience at the weekend! Oh the sides were great, corners not so much!

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  9. Kwilt KrazySeptember 11, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Excellent so far, you shouldn't have any trouble with the piping.

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  10. Judith, BelfastSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Go girl! You can do it! Jxo

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  11. Ali HoneySeptember 12, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    It's lovely, Especially the hand stitching.

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  12. jeifnerSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Looks great! It looks good as it but it'd also look great with another round :)

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  13. CindySeptember 12, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    The hand stitching is perfect for this project. I really dig the two colors - it lifts the darker blue fabric.

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  14. Katy CameronSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Very pretty, I'd leave it :o)

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  15. SherylSeptember 12, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    So pretty! I don't think it needs anything else at all.

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  16. TweetyBeeStitchesSeptember 12, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    It's gorgeous as it is! I vote no to adding another row of light quilting. The dark quilting frames it and if you added the light, it might start looking stripey and detract from the beautiful fabrics in this block. You are the BEST perle cotton loving quilter I've ever seen!

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  17. EmmaSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    It's beautiful Sarah! I think it's perfect as it is as well.

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  18. Catrin LewisSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    I'm a little late to the party but I agree with most - leave it - it's perfect x

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  19. Catrin LewisSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    I'm a little late to the party but I agree with most - leave it - it's perfect x

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