It's time for a new set of Blog posts on QUILTsocial.

Running from Feb 11 to 15 this series focuses on how to choose the correct sewing machine needle for beautiful stitching when using a variety of threads and quilting techniques.

Step 1 - needles and threads for a thread painting tutorial
Step 2 - framing up a quilt panel using a patchwork border
Step 3 - how to machine trapunto for added dimension
Step 4 - thread painting for incredible lifelike detail
Step 5 - quilting how and how much, add the finishing touch

I hope you have as much fun with this project as I did creating it for you!

FREE PATTERN

Panel from the Artisan Spirit Water Garden collection by Northcott
Fabrics by Northcott
SCHMETZ needles
Sulky and Gütermann threads

Fairfield batting