Seeing Stars ~

Hi Folks!! I decided to go with the plain star cookie cutter for my handquilting template ~
i traced around it randomly, using white chalk...

star motif in chalk

 I also decided to go with a plain brown fabric for the backing to better show the star's stitches...
the color I chose for the thread is Gutermann col. 1800 a beautiful copper-y red



pretty color!

the thread color blends with the backing's fabric color, but still shows up against it.
I thought a double-stitched line would be better, and I like the way it looks ~
not too heavy for such a tiny quilt...


doubled the stitching to help it show up more.

 

I like the fact that the stitches 'hide' on the actual front of the quilt...taking nothing away from the handpieced triangles or their colors...

quilted together

I'll finish the stars, then choose the binding fabric ~   I also have been designing new punch needle patterns and as soon as I'm finished with this little quilt, will start punching the models for them. stay tuned!   Have a beautiful & creative Tuesday my Friends ~   Blessings from the Farm

Lori