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Jello Botanical Quiltlet 20 x 30 inches
Auditioning Quilting Threads
I was surprised I pulled so many threads for such a little quilt.
Auditioning Green Threads for the Purple Leaf Applique'
Look.....I chose all variegated threads.
My 2 Favorites of the Green Threads
I need to stitch them out on a sample to see which looks best...
This is a YLI 40 wt Cotton Thread.
I like this thicker thread.
I used a 90/14 Topstitch Needle for this heavy Thread
This is an Aurifil Thread......lots of sheen.
I used a 80/12 Topstitch Needle for this thread.
Both green threads stitched out on purple sample leaves.
I put the leaves on the quilt to see how they look...
I chose the Aurifil thread.
I like the white in the thread, it goes with the white in the central jello print and also in the border fabric.
Fusible Interface on back side of quilt top
...to Stabilize Quilt during heavy thread work
White & Green Aurifil Thread to Applique' Leaves
The white in the thread brightens up the dark purple leaves.
Just what I was hoping it would do...
King Tut Purple Variegated Cotton Thread
I chose this thread to stitch on the white negative jello print.
It should enhance the botanical print and also warm it up a bit so it is not so stark white in appearance.
King Tut stitched onto jello print
I used a 80/12 Topstitch Needle for this thread.
Back Side of Quilt Top...
Thread Work Done
I am ready to baste the top to batting and backing fabric...
Green Backing Fabric
Green Bottom Line 60 wt bobbin thread....very thin.
Gold Metallic Thread
Overstitched the jello print with metallic to give it some glitz!
I used a 90/14 Topstitch Needle for the metallic thread.
Brown Bottom Line 60 wt Thread
Stitched around the leaves to give them definition.
This lightweight thread blended in perfectly around the edges of the leaves and did not distract from the green variegated stitching.
YLI Variations Teddy Brown Thread
I chose this for the background quilting.
I want it to blend in with the background and not take away from the jello print.
Background Quilting Done
I chose simple lines of quilting.
The thread worked perfectly. It adds texture, but does not distract from the main botanical print.
My Secret Garden
Quilt
20 x 30 inch Jello Print
Ready for Binding!
May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn
