I decided to quit
torturing myself with the perle cotton, and go back to what I really wanted on this quilt, which is gentle arcs. Just plain old hand quilting with my favorite YLI hand quilting thread.
What I like about this motif is its an easy all-over pattern that doesn't clash with the design of the blocks.
You can go over virtually any block design without detracting from the design itself, ideal for a sampler such as this. To my eye, the arc adds a gentle symmetry, and softness of the curve balances the geometry of the piecing.
Its slow work, but its not a huge quilt, and its pretty mindless ... meditative, really ... so enjoyable and relaxing.
love,
Sandy
