Instructions are given for stitching the completed blocks together (on the diagonal) together with diagrams showing side triangles and corners. Templates for ribbons, birds and garden creatures are given on a separate sheet.
I used 1.6 twin-needles and obtained 100% silk thread from 'Little L's' for machine quilting the SG. Twin needles give a tiny ribbon effect which echoed very nicely with the large border ribbons. I broke a few needles quilting the first couple of blocks but the silk thread was marvellous. Slid through the needles like a hot knife through butter!
I used trapunto to create the treble and bass clefs at two corners, and scattered notes here and there on the open spaces along the borders.
I thoroughly enjoyed making this whimsical quilt - and hope very shortly to show you the completed Autumn and Winter versions.
The pics below are not very clear but the quilt is still in Edinburgh and I will take better close-up pictures of the quilting when it arrives home.
The original SG quilt - and with a bit of luck its Autumn relation - will receive its first public showing at Garstang Patchwork Quilters Exhibition - April 24th/26th - at Bilsborrow Village Hall. Details of the exhibition can be found on GPQ website.
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