Saturday, January 22, 2011

Busy Hand Quilting

I have finished quilting the medallions on my Mary Mannakee and am now working on the grid. The boarder will be last. I thank Janet at Quiltsalot for challenging me to do this quilt. It has been such a learning experience.



When I started the grid, I wasn't excited to use pencil for the markings but I think it was the best choice. I have researched how to remove them in the end. A soft eraser takes most of it off but sometimes I missed the mark and I had to draw again, making them either darker or have an extra line. Do you have any suggestions for treating the marks before washing?

22 comments:

  1. MaryJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Wow - absolutely beautiful! I always mark with pencil and usually use Stain Stick or some other pre-treatment thing if I'm worried about them coming out. So far - no problem. You did a wonderful job on this quilt. Someday . . . .

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  2. SharonJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Oh this is looking so beautiful. This is a quilt that's on my bucket list, yours is stunning. Is that reverse applique on the big red/white piece?

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  3. Dixie HowardJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Your quilt is so lovely, and its so nice to see you are hand quilting this hierloom beauty! Really enjoy your blog!

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  4. TrudiJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    That's a beautiful quilt,well worthy of your hand quilting! I tend to use watercolour pencils, they wear as you quilt them, and then just wash out!

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  5. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Oh Janet this quilt is absolutely divine. Your handquilting is gorgeous. Love that beautiful big red flower in the middle. Thanks for sharing. xo

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  6. JanetJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    My goodness, that's looking so gorgeous Janet. Your quilting is looking fantastic. Must get back to that quilt. The recipe for removing pencil marks is 1/4 cup water, 3/4 cup rubbing alcohol and about ten drops of green dishwashing liquid. It's worked for me but I did add more of the dishwashing liquid and a very soft baby toothbrush.

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  7. JuliaJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Wow - absolutely beautiful Janet..
    Your quiltingreally is the perfect finishing touch..
    Julia ♥

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Wonderful that quilt is on my to do list for me
    LOVE IT

    Christine

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  9. PatchworkRoseJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Oh Janet Your quilt is just breath taking. Love it, You are such an inspiration. Cannot wait to see it finished.
    Enjoy your Day
    Cheers
    Lynne

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  10. LurlineJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    So gorgeous Janet - how much pleasure you will give to people through this quilt for years to come - congratulations!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  11. CrispyJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Wow Janet, this quilt is stunning!! We had a discussion about removing pencil on a forum and I saved the recipe, which is the same as Janet stated except it was stressed to use a clear dish soap and NEVER use the Dawn brand.

    Crispy

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  12. PokeyJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wow, look how many of us look in on you. Your work always makes the visit memorable, Janet. This is finishing up wonderfully.
    I've been a pencil marking person, too. I can see the lines that way, & I appreciate seeing the answer for complete removal of lines by your followers.
    Thanks, pokey

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  13. AvonJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Janet,

    I have quilt envy!

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  14. BarbJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    How lovely! what a wonderful quilt and project. You've done an amazing job - simply lovely!

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  15. antique quilterJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    just beautiful...
    I love the quilting...I have used a baby tooth brush and a little bit of Dawn and water to get out pencil marks
    good luck
    I am in awe that your almost done!
    Kathie

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  16. Carol GJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I concur with all the above admirers. I have just taken a hand applique class with Mary Sorensen but it will take many hours of practice before I tackle a challenge like this.

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  17. JanetJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Your quilting is so beautiful!! This gorgeous quilt is getting better and better with every stitch :0)

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  18. wishes, true and kindJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Your hand quilting is perfection!

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  19. imquilternityJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Oh my gosh....it's absolutely gorgeous! Wow!

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  20. UnaFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Your quilt is so, so lovely! I love that/how you quilted the appliqued pieces. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  21. Victoria Findlay WolfeApril 16, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Stunning janet! wow! wow! wow!!!!

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  22. Every StitchMarch 17, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Just did a google search for this quilt and found your wonderful quilt - absolutely stunning!! I am now a new follower :)
    Hilda

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