I used my flexible ruler to put in the thick curved vines where I wanted them (if I want a mirror image, I can just flip the ruler over), stitched them in with 50-wt. light brown So Fine! thread, and then put in the background quilting with 40-wt. natural-colored Omni thread. This type of quilting is called 'Graffiti Quilting'.
So one big open section is done; three more to go!
I've added some leaves and vines; now for the thicker vines, more leaves and tendrils and smaller blossoms, and a whole lot of background filler.
Today's quilting, including a few hibiscus in variegated fuchsia and variegated peach threads. Next, leaves, sepals, and vines. Don't let me forget to change to green thread!
Some time back, I got a pack of ZZAdgcr Chako Ace water soluble pens. Maybe you'll remember those really important instructions on one side of the pen? heh heh Well, I've used them quite often since I got them, and like them. But last night I discovered that they are not only water soluble, they are also air soluble, though the lines don't disappear as quickly as Mark-B-Gone ink does. I rolled the Jardin de Fleurs quilt forward -- and discovered that the marks I'd put on the quilt Wednesday were mostly gone. I quickly remarked it where I could see it, at least -- but today they're gone again. It's all right; I can put them back in as I go along. Who knows; maybe it'll be better the second time! 😉 Here's the pen -- and those 'instructions'. Look at the pen I've been using (2nd photo): even the ink on the pen is vanishing! 😄
I finished the top row and rolled the quilt forward. The pieced border is wide enough that I can only quilt about 2/3 of it before advancing the quilt. I then finished the blue blocks and quit for the night. Reckon I'll remember to change thread color tomorrow before I start?
I'm working away on the top row of the Jardin de Fleurs quilt. I have now rethreaded the Avanté with light blue thread, and have started on the blue blocks.
This is the backing for granddaughter Joanna's Jardin de Fleurs quilt. The fabrics are from Joanna's other late grandmother's stash. There wasn't enough of either of the coordinating pieces for the entire backing, so I put the block-print fabric in the center, and the paisley fabric along the sides. It is now rolled onto the quilting frame, and Quilters' Dream 80/20 batting is in place.
The appliquéd corners for the Jardin de Fleurs quilt are done and sewn onto the quilt. One more narrow border, and this quilt will be ready to be quilted. I've picked out the thread I will use for quilting.
