Hands Down

As promised, I made the hand today – mostly. Here is a progression of pictures.
Back of first side:
I did the drawing of my hand before I thought of the wrist. Something caught my eye and made me think of the glove edging, so I added it after I had already cut the Tear-Away stabilizer.

Pieced first side ready for applique’.

When I saw the challenge, I could only think of Hearts in Hands.

Preparing the second side. I wasn’t sure how to do it, but sort of figured it out as I went along.

I decided to put a spiral on the back. It seems to be a powerful sign for me. This side is evolving into the front. I used some glue to keep the spiral down and flat before stitching.

Both pieces ready for quilting.

First bit of quilting. I had to rip it out, because the Libby magic has worn off and the tension was terrible. I wanted to use Glitter, but couldn’t get it to work no matter what I did. I did not have a 90/14 topstitch needle, which is what Libby recommends, so that may have been the problem.

Quilted and ready for binding. I plan to do a blue satin stitch around the edge tomorrow. I hope I can.

Author: Jaye

Quiltmaker who enjoys writing and frozen chocolate covered bananas.

3 thoughts on “Hands Down”

  1. Jaye – those are FABULOUS!! good on ya! now, how will you quilt it? spirales spiraling around on the spiral one and hearts or stipples on the heart one? hmmm…..very very snazzorama.

  2. obviously i was tired when i first looked at this b/c NOW i see that it’s one hand and that you have already quilted it. duh. i’m not usually quite so dumb.

    *smile*

  3. I will probably have the quilt quilted and am not sure how I will quilt it. Circles would be good, but I will have to find someone who is great at them. We will see. NO STIPPLES!

    PS You have two children and were probably tired.

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