sdaurio Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 My niece asked me to make a quilt for a fund raiser for her unit which recently returned from Afghanistan. She wanted to have a fund raiser before they were re-deployed. She also requested a combat theme. Oh boy, I was stumped. But I finally came up with something that I think is going to work. It's a simple carpenters star. I used part of a 19 in round stencil for the white parts on the outside of the star. I added some feathers and cross hatching. I essentially took a very simple pattern and made it as complex as I could. You know it's a very fine line between "it needs to be special" and "was that really necessary". This has two layers of batting, hobbs 80/20 on the bottom and hobbs wool on top. It was the first time I tried those two together and I will definitely do that again. Premosoft thread on the top and magna glide bobbins. I just finished this today. My nieces' unit lost 3 people in Afghanistan so I hope this will help raise funds for those families. There is just something about quilting for those that serve our country that is so fulfilling to me. Here's a couple of pictures there's more detailed pics on my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Your quilt is wonderful. I love how you placed the design in the center of the carpenters star. Your quilting is fantastic. I think this quilt should raise lots of $$. I think your niece will be ecstatic when she sees what you have created. Congratulations on a job well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 That's absolutely beautiful. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW Quilter Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 What a special quilt! It is just beautiful. This should do very well as a fundraiser quilt. Thanks for sharing your work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Gorgeous! There is nothing wrong with simple blocks and letting your quilting show off. I love it and I too, hope it raises a lot of money for those families. God Bless you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 The quilt is wonderful. I don't think it's overdone at all. It should raise a lot of funds, and I know your niece will be ecstatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 What a stunning quilt and what a great tribute to the military. And outstanding quilting--so beautiful! It should raise a lot of money for a worthy cause. It's wonderful that you have both male and female figures are depicted in the center, reminding us that daughters and mothers are volunteering to go into harm's way, as well as sons and fathers. It makes me teary and I know your niece will be so appreciative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Beautiful quilt and design. How did you do the silhouettes are they appliquéd or painted on? Award winning and should raise big money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 That is just beautiful !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 As the parent of an active duty service member who has been to Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan....THANK YOU. Too many people forget about the lives lost every day by our young service men and women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WandaGerdes Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Gorgeous. You did a fantastic job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Your quilt is amazing. God bless the families of the fallen and continue to protect our brave men and women in military service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdaurio Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Beautiful quilt and design. How did you do the silhouettes are they appliquéd or painted on? Award winning and should raise big money. Thanks!! The silhouettes were fusible applique with a blanket stitch around them (you can see they still look a little stiff). The words were embroidered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Wow! Gorgeous! What a great cause for making this quilt so special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Wow, it's just breathtaking. You did a beautiful job. And a big thank you to all who serve and have served. God bless you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Quilter Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sue, Your work is gorgeous, your soul bountiful and the you have the spirit of an angel. I think your niece and everyone who sees this will fall in love with your work and see the love and prayers you put into this quilt, just as APQS family has. I would like to donate to the fund raiser, send me an email or post information here. May God Bless and protect each and everyone of our soldiers from harm daily as they protect us so that we may have Freedom. I know the sacrifice them and their families have give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Stunning. You did a gorgeous job on this quilt. It's wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Wow. Wow. Wow. Nuff said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyh Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Your quilt is so beautiful, a real tribute to your niece and her unit, and all who have fought for freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamu Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I have to 'dito' what everyone else has said here. and add another WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Speechless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I can't add anything to what has been said but echo all the comments. Beautiful and just perfect! Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclark Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Beautiful quilting and a very special piece--you did a wonderful job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Words aren't enough to explain how I feel about this quilt, and the workmanship and your very thoughtful and thankful work. Thank you and God bless our military, now and those in the past. Gorgeous work.. that's as close as I can get to praising your quilt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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