Quilting the Strawberry Queen's Quilt

Quilting the Strawberry Queen's Quilt: Christmas Present

Thanksgiving dinner was still in planning stages when I popped the Strawberry Queen's quilt on the longarm, and went to work. 

Now you don't see this thread color combination every day! Fantastico poly for the top (on right), and So Fine for the bobbin (on left). When you see the final quilt, you'll understand how well they work together. They may look quite different here on the spool, but the actual thread colors are subtle so blend well.

The quilting is open and airy, and will keep this quilt soft and pliable. Note the first picture above. See the curve in the quilt top as it's in the frame? That looser tension will give you the feeling of hand quilting vs. an overquilted, firm quilt. Children's quilts should hug them back, I think. Give me a few days to bind it, and I'll show you this wonderfully happy quilt perfect for a Strawberry Queen!

Come on, Doxie girls.

Let's go sew.