Sunday, July 26, 2015

Slow Stitching Sunday....

I was so inspired by Tim Latimer's Big Stitch FREE HAND Baptist Fan quilting...which you can see HERE....that I signed out the Baptist Fan Quilting Stencil from Heritage and gave it a whirl!

I know...No Free Hand for me...(maybe someday) but for now I am loving the results from using a stencil!


I used the Pilot Fixion Pen to mark my grid.  I use this pen cautiously as it can bleach out dark coloured fabrics but on white or light fabrics it is perfect!  I will iron off the marks when I'm finished.


I marked off half the quilt before putting it on my PVC Quilting Frame.  I started in the middle and will work my way down before marking the rest of the quilt.  I will switch to my quilting Hoop when I get closer to the edge of the quilt.


I am using Valdani Perle Cotton #5, Size 12 which gives the quilting a nice subtle look.

So that's what I will be doing this slow stitching Sunday!  What about you?  What are you stitching this morning?

Have a sunny Sunday and Happy Stitching!~P
Posted by paulette at 7:23 AM

12 comments:

  1. SandyJuly 26, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    I love the Baptist Fan, and it's perfect for your baskets!

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  2. sunnyJuly 26, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    It's beautiful, and I even have a stencil! But I just can't get the hang of hand quilting. :-( What type of batting do you use?

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  3. SandiJuly 26, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    Nice stencil choice Paulette, I've never been keen on using chemical based markers. I worry how they will affect the fabric. Chalk based ones for me. Love utility stitching with Perle Cotton.

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  4. Carol C.July 26, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    I love this quilt!! The Baptist Fan is a perfect quilting design~

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  5. barbara woodsJuly 26, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    i love those baskets , my Aunt used to do the baptist fan on all her quilts

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  6. KarenJuly 26, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Your basket quilt is stunning. The baptist fan is a very nice compliment for this quilt. I love it!

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  7. LesleyJuly 26, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    What a great idea to big stitch this quilt! Enjoy!

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  8. JeanneJuly 26, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Love the Baptist Fan quilting on your baskets quilt! It is one of my favorites.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 26, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Looking great!

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  10. margaretJuly 26, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    I have not tried stencils but think I will have to keep my eyes open for them as the quilting process is s hard ofr me and this stencil has worked beautifully

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  11. Val's Quilting StudioJuly 27, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    I would totally use a stencil too!!! Oh I love the look of hand stitching and yours is truly inspiring!! Look good!

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  12. Karen HJuly 27, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Lovely! I really like the look and feel of baptist fans quilting. It is perfect for your quilt!

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