I’ve been waiting to share some pictures with you of my completed Sew Scrappy Sampler! I did some big-stitch hand quilting with Aurifil!
Remember this picture of the finished top?
Well, I was busy earlier this year hand quilting it with big stitches… and Aurifil 12 wt. thread! I got to do a guest post over at the Aurifil Blog on the basics of hand quilting with their 12 wt thread. 
You can check out the tutorial here.
While I was quilting, Spooky did her usual job of supervising… she’s my quality control expert!
When she thought I wasn’t looking she tried to steal my precious thread! ~ little thief! Who could blame her really… it’s pretty irresistible!
You can literally find any color Aurifil thread you need!
Here are some of the colors I used in my sampler.
For most of the blocks I did some simple outline stitches so the piecing or applique can be the focal point.
I also quilted a clam shell design around the center of the quilt…
The border is all straight stitching, and I outlined an occasional flower for fun.
Dreamy!
Some of you have asked what the back of my quilts looks like when they are hand quilted so I thought I’d show a couple pictures…
Look how pretty and fun!
I hope you give it a try!
Quilting details:
Pattern: Sew Scrappy Sampler
Hand Quilting: Big Stitches with Aurifil 12wt Thread
Quilting Hoop: Hinterberg 18″ Quilting Hoop and Stand
Thimble: Clover Open Thimble
Needle: Clover gold eye Chenille #24
Fabrics: Kaffe Fassett
Batting: Soft Soft High Loft from The Warm Company
Don’t forget to take a peek at my tutorial on the Aurifil Blog!
Beautiful! That batting really accentuates the stitching. Spooky is keeping a good eye on things!
Hi Sherri, This is really great work! I read your tutorial but my only question is, How many stitches per inch do you take and how long are the individual stitches? Do you have a short video so I can actually see your technique?
Beautiful stitching. I love Aurifil threads for embroidery and will give them a try for quilting too.
absolutely beautiful, you are so artistic ! Spooky is so cute; save a spool for her – great toy.
Beautiful! Almost makes me want to give hand quilting a try… almost ;)
Jane sews. Sayre,PA. Love your blog and aurifil
Beautiful! Thank you showing this!