The longer I quilt, the more I find that hand-piecing is my true love. I love the rhythm of it - having a bunch of teeny pieces of beautiful fabric always near, the feeling of the fabric and the needle in my hand, my little leather thimble...
When I first started quilting, hand-piecing took too long. I needed to make, to complete, to finish. I would find inspiration in beautiful hand-sewn quilts, but I didn't see how I could possibly spend so much time on just one top!
But now... well now I am sewing these teeny tiny pieces of fabric together with the plan of making a king-sized quilt. Because I love them. And because not everything in life needs to be rushed.
Your pieces and photography are absolutely beautiful. It's interesting how your perspective on hand quilting has changed.
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