Jamie's Quilt - DONE!

I have finished the last of the four projects of my "March is Machine Quilting Month" goal. So it took me a month and half...not bad, I say!    Just needs to go for a round in the washer and dryer and then sew the label on and I will be able to give it to my nephew, Jamie.  He is currently in New York City on a business/pleasure trip and I can't wait for him to get home so I can give it to him.  He is in the midst of obtaining his doctorate in audiology so I named his quilt, "DECIBEL" as I am sure he deals with a lot of those during his day.  I have chosen to leave the black parts unquilted.  I think it works just fine.

"64 x 80"

Here is a shot of the back.  I made the strip in the centre from scraps of the front.  So nice to be able to finally take a photo on the back deck.

Here are a few closeups of the quilting.

  I used Aurifil 50# thread , colour #2024 (white). I love Aurifil  thread because of the thinness and the fact that it is very lint free which is good for your machine.  Also, you can wind a lot more on a bobbin and that helps so much when machine quilting on your domestic.
For a needle, I used my favourite, Superior Titanium 80/12 topstitch needle.( I actually use a topstitch needle for all my sewing) The quilting went along like a dream. Although, my shoulder is very sore that past few days from intense quilting.  Note to self...take more breaks!
I experiment with different threads and needles a lot, but I find this combo works very well for me when quilting larger quilts. I trust that it will be problem-free so I can get the job done and be happy with my results.
This is my personal preference only.  I think experimenting is essential for quilters and the best way to find out how different thread weights and needle sizes work.  There is such a lot to know.

And..the label.   I love this part of quilting.  It's like sending a piece of me off into the world (corny, I know)

I also wanted to show you a lovely strippy quilt that my QuiltySister in Qatar made.  She was really inspired to get some quilting done after her visit here not long ago.  All machine quilted and bound!

Jelly Roll Race quilt 

I am getting very excited to visit Vancouver soon. I have been checking out where all the quilt shops are of course!  If you think there is anything I must see, please let me know.

Hope you have a quilty day!  I am!