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Vicki Welsh

I know you are happy to see me doing different but you might get just as fatigued at this one!

This is a quilt that my Mom made and it’s huge! About 98″ square. She told me I could pantograph it but I’m in the mood for some light custom quilting.

Yesterday I got it loaded and basted.

Because of the size, I used my centering measuring tape to keep it square. The quilt top was so flat that it probably wasn’t necessary. My Mom makes very flat and square quilts.

I’m starting by doing stitch-in-the-ditch over the whole quilt to stabilize it. Then I can quilt the sections in any order. I got about a quarter of the SID done yesterday. I think it will take 3 days to finish the SID.

Wish me luck!

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7 responses to “On to something different”

Karen

03/24/2026

that’s nice that she can make such squared quilts. Mine are never and I guess it doesn’t bother me as I’m just not a perfectionist.

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KFarwig

03/24/2026

Good luck! I love your mother’s gray and greens quilt – what a striking design!

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Mary

03/24/2026

Your Mom’s quilt is gorgeous!

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geneblack

03/25/2026

I am sure that my quilts are not that flat and square.
I will find it interesting to see the types of quilting that you use on this quilt.

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Vicki in MN

03/25/2026

I spied that beautiful backing for this quilt, yummy! Can’t wait to see how you custom it.

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marmic1954

03/25/2026

Oh my – that’s a stunner! I truly hope your Mom plans to keep it for herself.

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Wanda Hanson

03/25/2026

I admire anyone my age making quilts that large, and all of those borders and it’s still flat and square! She’s lucky to have a daughter to quilt it for her.

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I’m Vicki

I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.