Quilting Tiny!
This dresser scarf was more of an experiment than anything else. I wanted to see how tiny I could quilt this wine glass/orange peel pattern. The linen is only 6″ x 12″, if that gives you an idea of small!
The layering of this piece is backing, a layer of wool batting, satin and linen. I always like something special to show through the cutwork. I usually don’t mark on my linens, but I had to for this pattern. I created a grid of 1/2″ squares with a purple air erase pen.
The next step is to stitch down the outer edge, which I stay inside the satin embroidered edge so I’ll have an area to trim off at the end. Before I start quilting, I also outline all the embroidery. I loved this piece because it was so perfectly stitched. I can’t even imagine doing the work that these ladies did so long ago!
This gives you an idea of scale. I’m thinking this would be easier on a domestic machine, but on a long arm it’s really tedious. I usually love working small, but this was crazy small!
Each linen has it’s own personality, which means every edge is treated differently. After I took it off the frame, I used a curved scissor to stitch as close to the stitch line, on the back, as possible.
This shows the completed back. You can see it’s cut close! I don’t worry about the raw edge on this one because I plan to mat and frame it soon.
Hard to see, but I added a few rhinestones in the tiny flower middles. I always try to pop in a few beads or sparkles to finish a linen.
Such a sweet little piece that was given new life! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Sheryl
December 18, 2015
I don’t know how you can keep out doing yourself but you do. This is spectacular! So beautiful
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December 18, 2015
Thanks Sheryl! I don’t know about out doing, but they are different each time!
Janine R
December 18, 2015
Just breathtaking. Can’t imagine doing this on a longarm.
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December 18, 2015
Thanks Janine! Ya, was a little tedious!
Jackie Clauson
December 18, 2015
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog. I am in awe every time I see a piece you’ve quilted. From the huge quilts to these itty bitty linens, they are all wonderful!! Thanks for sharing. Maybe, one day, I can bring you something to quilt for me. That would be so cool!
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December 18, 2015
Thanks Jackie!!
Susan M.
December 21, 2015
Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
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December 21, 2015
Thanks Susan!