Yesterday was all about hand work! I finished quilting the first block of Lollypop Trees - made this photo big so hopefully you can see the quilting.
Last night I began work on the second block. I decide to put my first initial, 'J', in the quilting. Can you see it? It's a bit subtle...wondering if I should outline it with a chain stitch? What do you think?
This is typical around our house...I was eating breakfast..and someone wanted a bite...
I also worked on my needlepoint yesterday and basted a few hexies.
I think I need to give my hands a rest today... so I'll work on something else. Hmmm...maybe I will cut out the next pieces for my Allietare. And maybe some hourglass blocks? We'll see.
Have a great day!
I see the J!!!! I think you should keep it the way it is. The red thread is perfect. Just a nice 'secret' and when you are with folks who are admiring it, ask them if they see it!! I love hand work like this...just adds so much to the piece!!!
ReplyDeleteI see the J, and think it should stay as it is. Things like this should be subtle and make the historians really search. =) Maybe put the "16" in for the year somewhere, too, just a little more touch of mystery for them. =) It's looking great!
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