I am having some fun experimenting with my Inktense Pencils to create lots of subtle shading.
The design has been outline quilted, and detail stitched using black rasant thread. I then added lots of texture and movement with the background quilting using a cream polyester to give it some shine.
All finished. Doesn’t the quilting make a big difference? It brings the whole design to life.
Inspired by our native gum nuts, seed pods, gum blossoms and Waratahs.
An original design, needle turn appliqué and free motion machine quilted on my Sweet 16. Once again I have used the Japanese yarn dyed cottons.
I am very happy with how the quilting has enhanced the applique in this design. The outline quilting and bubbles have given a lovely soft texture to the background fabric. The top is quilted with Superior Threads Magnifico, colour Elegante, with So Fine #50 in the bobbin. The polyester thread gives a soft sheen to the quilting.
I have finally completed all the appliqué and embroidery details. Lots of French and colonial knots along with embroidered veins on all the leaves. It is always nice to use the Japanese fabrics, this time on an Australian Theme.
Now to work out how it will be quilted……
This quilt top was given to my local quilting group, Night Owl Quilters. We have decided to use it as a raffle quilt for Our Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser……It just needed to be quilted and bound.
I tried to keep the quilting simple as the Kaffe Fassett fabrics are so beautiful and vibrant, they need to shine. It is quilted with Superior Threads Magnifico, colour Elegante. All in the ditch and straight line quilting.
Lyn Keogh Quilts 