I used an army green Glide thread on the black/gray, it does not show as green at all but adds just a little extra to the stitching. I love the texture! Also used Glide orange on pumpkins and orange border.
After it was pieced I was wishing I had used a lighter/brighter green for the stem as it didn't show up well. A friend of mine suggested using a brighter green and doing tendrils, that was just what it needed. Thanks Rett!!
The perfect gray and black backing was just waiting in my stash;)
And because so many of you have been enjoying my flower pix, here is my Clematis.
Hope you all have another great summer weekend planned!
Linking with several of the parties on my left side bar in the coming days.
I love pumpkins! These look wonderful and with a great choice for the quilting. You're inspiring me to pull out those oranges. I have a table mat to make :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your quilting!
ReplyDeleteCool quilting on that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Great wall hanging and super quilting!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how you quilting this, Vicki...strikingly straight lines can be SEW effective, especially when combined with the curves of the pumpkins! The little lime green vine curls and leaves added just the right touch. *BIG SMILE*
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled that I could inspire YOU for a change in return for all the great ideas you've given me!
I like this little quilt, Vicki! The quilting is just perfect for it too!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki - love this pumpkin quilt! The tendrils were the PERFECT addition to the stems, and really reflective of how they look in the garden. I also appreciate the quilting - it sets the pumpkins off perfectly, adds visual interest and looks like something I could do (or should remember to do). I'm going to Pin this. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteIt's really neat how the logs in your pumpkins actually make them look like they have highlights. Kind of a 3-D effect. Cute wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteYou pumpkin quilt is so cute!
ReplyDeletegreat quilt and lovely quilting
ReplyDeleteI really like how the curved quilting makes the pumpkins round, even though the piecing is all straight lines. Your curves are so consistent...did you use a ruler? The leaves and tendrils against the black look so great!
ReplyDeleteCute pumpkin quilt! And love your clematis!!!
ReplyDeleteYou made a great job of the wall hanging, I love the way you added the highlights with colour shading on the pumpkins. Great choice of quilting as always.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting on this piece is so interesting, even the back is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute pumpkins. Your quilting really brings them to life.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Clematis:)
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