I was amazed that the cross hatching didn't at all take away from the embroidery - rather, it enhanced it!
Check out the back below! I used more of Pat Sloan's Arabella line and separated them with some left over cuts from my piano border! I'm actually quite proud of the back!
The other day I showed you what I received from Melanie in the Christmas In July swap. Below is what I sent to my partner, Marcie over at Daisy Jayne. Marcie lives in Australia, so it took nearly two weeks for her to receive the package! The apron is from Joanna Figueroa's latest book, Fresh Vintage Sewing, and the table runner was made from Rachel's Diappearing 9-patch pattern. Both were a lot of fun to make!
I also made Marcie a Christmas stocking - again from Fresh Vintage Sewing - in traditional Christmas colors. The top band is of wool felt. And it wouldn't be a true swap gift if I didn't include some of my favorite notions - along with chocolate, which you don't see in this photo!
Let me just say one more time what a wonderful job Stephanie and Linda did of hosting this swap! Thank you both so much!
32 comments:
peAbsolutely GORGEOUS!! You did a great job on the embroidery and I like how you did the cross hatching.
Peggy in NJ
it really turned out fabulous Candace! I agree, the back is gorgeous too!
I love that cross-hatching on your Halloween quilt! It completely makes the quilt! I might have to get brave and try that one of these days!
your halloween piece turned out fabulous! and what great gifts you sent your partner...i love the stocking! ☺
I love the cross hatching - looks fabulous. See, I told you that the quilting would add some wonderful texture and would not distract from the embroidery. I love it.
Candace, everything turned out beautiful, as always!
You made a right decision abaout the quilting; it looks great on both sides. The Christmas swap items are lovely, vintage and apron - who could resist?
I love the cross hatch!! It turned out wonderful!
Beautiful gifts you made too!
Your Halloween quilt looks wonderful. Isn't it fun to piece the backing too? I do it all the time with fat quarters. Love the apron!
WOW that turned out awesome including your cross hatching, great job and I also agree the back is wonderful. Your swap partner sure received a wonderful package.
Hugs - karen
Your Halloween stitchery is absolutely gorgeous and I love the quilting design. Perfect!!! I do love the back too. :o) WOW...what fantastic goodies you sent your partner. I'm so happy you could join the swap.
Candace, it's even more soppktacular than I could have imagined! I'd leave it out all year round because it's as 'artworthy' as a painting. And I love the back as well. Now it's reversible!
Gorgeous swap gifts that will be treasured for always, I'm certain.
Oh my, my, my but you did an exceptional job on Halloween Journey. I'm thoroughly impressed & not at all surprised. You do the most AMAZING work, Candace. Truly you do. I'd love to be able to do some cross-hatching like that. I am so in Awe!
*karendianne.
(ps: That backing is fantastic, too.)
The quilting is so subtle and beautiful. Your Halloween quilt is gorgeous.
Candace your little quilt turned out beautifully with the cross hatching. I bet your over the moon with the finish. Adore the things you sent in the swap and I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Back and front both look terrific.
The quilt came out just great. I am impressed that you got the tension right and none of the variegated thread is showing on front. I looked at the close ups and they are great. You did a fantastic job on all of it. Love the binding too.
Some really nice stuff you made for the swap too.
Wow...the quilting doesn't distort the embroidery at all and adds a dimension that gives it life. A great and brave finish!!
As you know....love the quilting and think it turned out wonderfully! Must also comment on your swap you sent out....it screams me! Love those colors as they are throughout my home. Just wonderful in my book!!
Marcie was one lucky gal, you sent wonderful things!!
Your Halloween project turned out breathtaking, you should be so happy with yourself, it is just wonderful!!
I'm so glad you decided to do the cross hatching, it really looks great. I'm going to do mine this way more often. You've been so busy. Is it as hot for you...I'm melting...LOL
That is absolutely stunning! The embroidery is delightful and I really like that piano key border. I haven't used InvisaFill before, but it turned out to be the perfect thread for the top of that quilt!
Candace, it's absolutely stunning. Your choice of fabric and the quilting really set off your stitching. Bravo!
Lovely lovely job Candace. The cross hatching was just right. Perfect! Love your Christmas in July.
Your right the quilting enhances the piece very nicely! well done!
Candace, I love the Halloween wall hanging and what you made your swap partner is beautiful. I need to order the Rose Christmas stocking pattern. Holidays are going to be here before we know it.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie
Guess what I saw at "Knotty Girls?"
Congratulations.
Love your Halloween quilt!
Love your Halloween stitchery....lovely!
Candace your work is beautiful. The skill and thought you bring to your work is evident in your Halloween piece. I was confident you would come up with just the right things to do in your quilting. I love your work.
Love the cross hatching. I'm going to do it on my Christmas one!
i was worried about the quilting overwhelming the embroidery on my wonderland garden quilt...amazing how it doesn't. this is gorgeousl your handwork is so great.
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