Summercrafter

For starters, I think I am going to change the name of this quilt. For one, the Valentine Quilt has red and pink but really nothing else that is "valentine-ish" except for The Love Note. So, even though it started out as the 9 square block Valentine Quilt. I think The Love Note Quilt conjures up more sentiment, don't you think?  Here it is in stages: Part One , Part Two. Here is how the actual embroidery went. CHAIN STITCH: Must be continuous since they link, or it's quite the challenge to get back in the loop. DOTS: Not just to "trace" letters but to determine even stitch separation.  Actually, I did start "doodling" with the thread (backstitched)  much as I would have with a paper and pen, despite trying to draw out a plan, sometimes you just gotta experiment your way through.  Added pearl detail for contrast, almost melted it while pressing. TIP: Iron on the backside!! ...

The thrill of seeing a quilt come together is like the completion of  a painting, the birth of a child, the publishing of a book!  Yes, some quilters do get giddy and do a little dance (guilty) during the process. As I was whining saying...      in the previous post, I had added this color option.     And really spent way too much time coordinating prints.  I should know by now, that when I sew them together, it's all for naught!   Squares assembled, check! That was fun!     Then I put the sashing between the squares, I love the contrast!     I added little white squares in the center, even though that is not my accent block, but it was a measurement thing.      There on the bottom right, is where I am going to write my love note.  More on that later! I was stumped as to which fabric to use for the backing,   ...