Monday, March 7, 2011

Voile -a

It's been a long time since I posted about this hand quilting project but I have finally put the last stitches into my Anna Maria Horner voile quilt ..... now happily residing on my bed.

quilt on bed

Each square is quilted in a coordinating Perle 8 colour (single thread)

Fushia block detail

Once this was done, I wanted to add some more contrasting quilting so I used lots of different contrasting Perle 8 threads (doubled) to create a grid across the whole quilt

quilt detail

And these are all the pretty coloured threads I had to play with. (Purchased here)

Perle 8 threads

This quilt is so amazingly soft. The combination of the voile (front and back) and the hand quilting makes for a deliciously soft and floaty quilt.

Now I need to get back to some other WIPs languishing in the cupboard.

I'm very pleased to have this one finished.
Hope you've had some pleasing finishes lately.

Andi xx

41 comments:

  1. One Flew OverMarch 7, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    SO beautiful Andi x

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  2. PinkyMarch 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    just gorgeous!! Can I ask what brand/where you get your perle threads from? I want to use them for hand quilting my still to be finished Candied Hexagons...

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  3. red in ozMarch 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    It looks fabulous Andi, I have the whole collection waiting for me to start making mine, I'm feeling inspired now, just a couple of things to finish off first!

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  4. Beth GracieMarch 7, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    real;y fantastic. i imagine it feels so silky soft!

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  5. LisaMarch 7, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    gorgeous! gorgeous threads! I am hand quilting too but just using the ecru!

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  6. JenMarch 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Absolutely BREATHTAKING! What a beautiful quilt!!

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  7. RachelMarch 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Gorgeous! So so so much work!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Breathtakingly beautiful!!!

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  9. becMarch 7, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Gorgoues and yummy! Are you sending snap off to Anna?

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  10. A Spoonful Of SugarMarch 7, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Just gorgeous Andi!! The hand quilting really adds so much to the finished quilt. Your colour range of perle cotton is so pretty.

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  11. MichelleMarch 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    That's the most stunning quilt I've seen in quite a while! Beautiful!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    It looks fantastic, love the Perle thread hand quilting.
    What size needle did you use?

    cheers
    Christine

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  13. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    This is thorough gorgeousness!

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  14. LorraineMarch 7, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    That's a heavenly quilt ... love , love the hand quilting .

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  15. TaniaMarch 7, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    All I can say, is that going to bed, in your house, must be such an anticipated EVENT! Bloody glorious.

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  16. flowerpressMarch 7, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Just beautiful Andi, and I love your post title too :-)

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  17. annaMarch 7, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Oh Andi that is just so exquisite. I love it. I am making my first ever quilt ad need some quilting advice - might email you.

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  18. Anorina @SameliasMumMarch 7, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I can only imagine how many hours of handquilting went into making this quilt. It's soooooooo beautiful.

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  19. MaritMarch 7, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Gorgeous, Andi! It looks so luxurious with all the fantastic hand quilting. Congratulations on a beautiful finish!

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  20. KateMarch 7, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Utterly Awesome
    If I made this I might have to get separate bed to sleep in so we can a. admire quilt constantly b. not damage quilt.
    Genius

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  21. anhaga sae / lisaMarch 7, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    That is so lovely! Those voiles are gorgeous and look great all together!

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  22. MaryMarch 7, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Photos so don't do this justice. Love the post title too.

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  23. TanyaMarch 7, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Miss Clever Andi, that quilt is so full of gorgeousness and I bet it is light and soft and lovely. Hope you feel very proud

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  24. Quilts on BastingsMarch 7, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    This is beautiful Andi, gorgeous colours and fabulous hand quilting. I am sure it feels wonderful!

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  25. Tim GwynnMarch 7, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Lovely in every way!

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  26. karlyn JacksonMarch 7, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Gorgeous

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  27. katrinaMarch 8, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Andi! This is AMAZING. I'm so completely in awe of the quilting! I'm too chicken (still!) to start a hand-quilting project...so beautiful.

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  28. LisaMarch 8, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    So beautiful! The hand quilting is just lovely.

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  29. Hideaway GirlMarch 8, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! I LOVE the hand quilting and that fabric is some of the prettiest ever.

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  30. Beth of The Linen CatMarch 8, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    It's beautiful! I love the colours and all that hand quilting must have taken forever, but it's so worth it. Lovely :)

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  31. The WoodLand SchoolMarch 8, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    This quilt is absolutely spectacular. Really, really breathtaking!

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  32. AlisaMarch 8, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Wow! It's an amazing quilt. I love the hand quilting!!

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  33. BellgirlMarch 8, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Yay, it's finished! and it's sublime :)

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  34. lynlindsay@tpg.com.auMarch 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Lovely quilt, it does look very soft, love the colours and the simplicity of the design, the quilting looks fantastic.
    Well done, when can I come to stay???

    Lyn

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  35. Bianca Jae Makes StuffMarch 9, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Stunning!! Such tiny stitches!! Very beautiful Andi xox

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  36. The Calico CatMarch 9, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I know I am not supposed to covet, but....

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  37. pamelaMarch 12, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Oh my that is so beautiful!! I can only dream of making something like that someday...
    Pamela.Adams62@gmail.com

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  38. EricaMarch 15, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Wow, this quilt is truly a beauty. Lots of admiration coming your way. x

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  39. AlisonMarch 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    This quilt is absolutely gorgeous and so soft - I got to see and touch it at our MMQG sit and sew day.
    Wonderful colours just beautiful!!

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  40. KristyMarch 28, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    That is stunning! So happy to have stumbled upon your blog! So much colorful inspiration!

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  41. KristieMay 16, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    This is so incredibly beautiful. I have a stack of this fabric I have been hoarding for a year, trying to decide on a design for a quilt for me....this is inspiring! Your hand quilting is devine :-)

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