Last winter, before the pandemic hit North America, I was approached by a Quebec architect Viviane Zhang. She was building a short-term rental home in La Malbaie in Quebec and was wanting a special textile piece for the entryway.
Le Littoral is a luxurious chalet that boasts a sauna, spa, pool and gorgeous view.
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Photo: Stéphane Brügger photographe
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I had planned to rent a long-arm machine to quilt it, but the pandemic forced me to do it on my semi-industrial Juki at home. I used mostly Aurifil Forty3 thread — a heavier 3-ply thread designed for long-arm machines.
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Taking a look at the back, you can really see the quilting.
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I took great pleasure in matching the hanging sleeve seam to the backing fabric!
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The house. The quilt (bravo!). The landscape. The view. It’s all so breathtaking.
The piece of art is just as stunning as the architecture!
Thank you, Susan!