Hi there. I want to share a new technique that I am learning from Linda of https://flourishingpalms.blogspot.com/
Kawandi quilting.
So far, and this is my first and the begining of my first Kawandi quilt, it's totally fun.
I enjoy the relaxed pace of hand-work and a Kawandi quilt is just that, hand-stitching the pieces down to the background and batting.
So far I haven't used any pins to keep the pieces down, just a slow pace and fiddling with each piece to make sure they are lining up with the edge.
Linda has made several Kawandi quilts and is showing me how to do it via emails.
Already on my second stitching round.
So what is a Kawandi Quilt you may be asking?
This is what I found online.
In India, Kawandi means quilt. It is a technique developed by the Siddis (African community brought to India more than 800 years ago). It is made with recycled materials, entirely by hand. The process is engaging, creative, relaxed and sustainable.
If you want more information, I found a more detailed history here.
So I have this Omnigrid portable cutting and pressing station that I NEVER EVER used so it was in my she shed waiting for us to have a yard sale. Well, is this the perfect notion for Kawandi quilting???
YES IT IS!!!!
It fits it perfect, keeps it in place, I can stitch my piece right on it and fold it up when I'm not quilting. And it has carrying handles!!!
Thank goodness we haven't had our yard sale, WHAT ON EARTH WAS I THINKING!!!
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So, I am keeping it.
Close up of my stitching, I can do better and will work on that.
Below shows the backing.
Once all the pieces are on and stitched, it is done!!!
I'm thinking of making some placemats with this technique. I will save them for when we have company!!!
I will post updates as I contine this new fun journey!!!
Martha