Simple Motif on Vintage Hankie, Quilted
I do love a vintage hankie! They can be super fast and fun. I am working on a larger vintage piece, so this was an experimental piece before working on the REAL customer linen. I’ll hope to show that in a few weeks.
I used a simple motif from the computer on my long arm. I drive a Handi Quilter Fusion with Pro Stitcher, which I adore! This design is in the Pro Stitcher library, created by Kim Brunner. After the computer stitched out the motif, I went back in and free motion filled all the open areas.
Here is the hankie right after I had stitched the motif. I also had the computer stitch the rays in the awesome satin backing!
A few close shots. I used a double batting of 80/20 and 100% wool, Hobbs. I also love Glide thread. This is the color Cream, which works well for most vintage linens. I love the sheen of Glide!
Above are the differences between a real scribble and the lower, being a micro stipple. Yup, tiny no matter how you see it!
One more look at those rays. They might be my favorite part! Have a fabulous weekend!
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Laura P in NH
October 30, 2015
Wow Kelly that is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your quilting ideas. Very inspiring!
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October 30, 2015
Thanks Laura!
Abigail @ cut&alter
October 30, 2015
I love this project!! I have lots of vintage hankies waiting for the perfect project …. maybe some will end up quilted in a similar fashion to this. I’m a new owner to a Handi Quilter Avante – but no prostitcher yet so would have to do it by hand!
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October 30, 2015
You can do it Abigail! Start with a stencil, outline, then fill!
Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts
November 1, 2015
Beautiful work, as usual! It’s amazing how perfectly your stitching lines up with the little flower motifs on the hankie. I do love your work.
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November 2, 2015
Thanks so much Mary!
Freda Butler
November 10, 2015
Love the idea of the rays coming off it. Beautiful.
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November 10, 2015
Thanks Freda!
Becky Collis
August 20, 2016
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!
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August 20, 2016
Thanks Becky!!