I was almost done doing the pebble quilting with about 3 inches left around each end when I ran out of threat. So, I bought a cone of the metalic thread from Superior Thread to finish the job since I had already gone through 4 500 yard spools. Well, even with the spool on a thread stand, I just could not get the tension right and was getting extremely frustrated, so I put the quilt aside for a little while. I went back to it about a month and a half later and still had the same issues no mater what I did (changed top tension, needles, bobbin tension, speed, etc.). So aside it went again for another month.
Today, I found another spool of metalic thread instead of the cone and decided to give it another go. Well, that was it and I was able to finish quilting the fab quilt tonight. I'm in love with it. I'm so happy with how it came out. I still need to add a binding and trim the threads, but I'm so happy that this step is over.
Here are a few more pics of the quilting.
Great job! I like the fabric you used, too. I hate when I can't get the tension correct.
ReplyDeleteSandy A
Great quilting! I love the fabrics you used too.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics, quilting, and thread! Nice!
ReplyDeleteTurned out fantastic! Good job on the pebbling. I know it feels great to get the quilting finished.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt and quilting...I recently did a quilt like you quilted it...was so fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilting! And doesn't the metalic thread add an extra dimension to it!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks great! I love the D9P with the sashing and the pebbling looks great!!! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI know you've been working on this forever! I'm glad you finished it. It looks extremely impressive. I certainly don't have the patience to do that.
ReplyDelete-Katie
beautiful quilting!!
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome quilt. I'm glad your tension issue worked out :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful and I love the pebbling you did and plan on using it on a quilt soon. What type and loft of batting do you use? I always use low loft but want my quilting to show more.
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats -- I totally get the frustration with the actual quilting process. So glad you were able to figure it out though and finish things up!
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