Cheryl,

Great job. Isn't handquilting relaxing? I also use colored thread when doing a tone on tone etc. I did a queen size white on white with blue thread. I wanted the stitches to show. It also helps to keep you on your toes to make your stitches as even as possible.

Very pretty- both the quilt and the hand stitching!

I LOVE hand quilting for stress relief. I can really get lost in it.
Colored thread does make me more conscious of my stitches. But once I get in the groove, my stitches all look good to me! :lol:
Your work is gorgeous, and the quilt will surely be a treasure! :lol:

absolutley fabulous! I just love the hand quilting it makes it so special.
Be proud of it.

Your work is beautiful! I'm always amazed at how hand quilting changes the quilt, always for the better! I'm afraid it's becoming a lost art. Your quilt will be treasured for years to come--great work!

Love the daisies you quilted. You have a lot of work to do and it will be a heirloom quilt. Amazing job!!!

beautiful!!!! I have never tried colored thread! I always use an off white. I think I might have to brave up and try some color!!!! :D

Beautiful work, love the pattern too.

I do love hand quilting too just wish I can do it faster.

Very impressive.....I would love to learn to hand quilt one day!

Thank you all for the kind words. As far as the ability to hand quilt- until recently, I never knew it could be done any other way. I taught myself- read some books and because I've sewn since I was 4, I knew how to handsew. So this wasn't hard. Actually it's very relaxing.
Try it, you'll like it.
Cheryl