For some reason my swirls/spirals almost always go counter-clockwise. Even when doodling, even on almost every quilt I've made! Maybe it's like left or right handed--built in, ya know?
From the back. |
There are 12 of the blue blocks and 14 half blocks around the border. The swirls are a lot faster than feathers to quilt, which I was happy about! I love that all the quilting has an air and water movement to it.
What I finally chose for the center of the aqua blocks. It reminds me of a compass. |
I had read in more than one place that Aurifil is nearly lint-free...but I did not find that to be the very true.
I only have 3.9 of the center squares to quilt, but ran out of thread! Now I must wait for my cone'o'thread to arrive...
Perfect! Very nice - I knew it would come to you. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely work!
ReplyDeleteI love the swirls! Feathers are lovely, but sometimes I want a design that is not so dense and this looks like it would be perfect for that!
ReplyDeleteOh, I know! I get the same thing going with me and swirls/spirals - they want to go only one direction. :) Love what you're doing here.
ReplyDeleteMy swirls and spirals go in any direction, even if I would like it just clockwise :(
ReplyDeleteNo thread is lent free. I have never tried Aurilfil, but Isacord thread does not lint up nearly that much! It doesn't matter which direction you swirl. Do what feels right!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is really beautiful. I hope your new thread comes soon so you can finish it :)
ReplyDeleteHello Renee,
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilting. The spirals are easier going clockwise because that is the same as the flow for handwriting. That sounds as though I know what I'm talking about - well, I can write, but FMQ spirals are all in the future for me...
Most of the fluff has probably come from the wadding rather than the thread.
Love from England,
Muv