I am so happy to be hand quilting again. This top was finished in 2010, and was made to replace the fleece we’ve been using in our family room (we keep the temperature in our house on the cool side). The poor top has been sitting in the quilting queue for the longest time, and now it’s finally done. That makes two smallish tops quilted in the past two months, with no pain.
The blocks in this top (and one other) were made with squares from an antique one-patch top that I completely disassembled. For the setting triangles I used antique, vintage and reproduction shirtings; the alternate strip is also a reproduction fabric. Because the quilt is basically a utility quilt, I decided to give it a simple all-over quilting pattern. I think the clamshell design worked well with the four-patches and the plain strip.
Strippy Four-Patch Quilt
Martha Dellasega Gray, 2014
machine pieced, hand quilted
56″ x 56″
Quilts like this one are some of my favorites. It looks so homey and comforting. I think your clam shell quilting is perfect, especially since you arranged the quilting to exactly fit the squares and strips. Beautiful!
I love this quilt. This is exactly the type of quilt drew me to begin quilting. The clamshell quilting was a perfect choice.
It looks great! I love the clam shell curves against the squares. So glad you can enjoy handwork, again!
Wonderful quilt! I’m hoping your hands will improve more and more! You are such a wonderful artist!
The quilt and quilting is wonderful! Hope you continue to feel good!
Hugs, Mickie