Navy blue traditional quilt

Even after 34 years of hand quilting, there are more techniques, colors and patterns to try.  This navy blue and off white traditional piece is hand quilted with off white thread.  I typically match the thread color with the fabric so this was a leap for me.  

As I began quilting, I wasn't convinced there would be a great outcome.  As I worked along, I was pleasantly surprised with the off white thread on navy.  The effect is striking.  The hand quilting becomes a more dominate feature of the quilt. 

This customer quilt will reside in NH with a couple of the nicest people I have met through my quilting work.