LibbyG Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I pieced this quilt five years ago. It's from DeLoa Jones book SCRAPS ORGANIZED TO PERFECTION. I took it with me to Camp Mowana where DeLoa, Jamie Wallen and Irena Bluhm were teaching. Jamie suggested using gold metallic thread in the printed border, but I knew I wouldn't do that. It would show too much. Irena suggested feathers around the stars. Actually that was my original plan. When I realized a local quilt show was in April, I remembered Autumn Glory and decided I would enter it. Two years ago at the Lancaster, PA, quilt show, I saw this design around a red, white and blue quilt, which won 3rd place. (I left off the 4,000 crystals.) I would give credit to the quilter, but I can't remember her name. It was a gorgeous quilt. Originally I wanted to do curved crosshatch in the triangles, but I didn't have a tool big enough. So I was "talking" to Linda Rech and she suggested I find some way to get the diamonds in. The small sashing stars are part of the border so I wanted a design that would go around them. I decided to use Kim Brunner's "whirly, twirly, feathers" and add diamonds, then stipple to separate them. When it came time to do the small green border, I opened LInda Rech's sashing book and picked something to match. I only used one layer of Dream wool because I have trouble using rulers when the batting is so thick. I used maybe six colors of Superior Threads, So Fine and Bottom Line, on the quilt. Also, thank you to Heidi and Vickie for answering many questions. As you can see, it took first place in its category. Autumn Glory (2) by LibbyG7, on Flickr Autumn Glory (4) by LibbyG7, on Flickr Autumn Glory (11) by LibbyG7, on Flickr Autumn Glory (5) by LibbyG7, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwilt-n-Deb Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Your quilt is gorgeous and I love the quilting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Spectacular...your quilting choices are just perfect. I bet it was on your machine for awhile?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I love the colors in your quilt! Did you applique the border or is that a printed fabric? A first place that's well deserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Wow Libby!!!!! I love it! Congratulations!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Debbie, that is a printed fabric. I found it for $3 a yard and pulled the colors from it. Charlotte, I had 2 weeks to get it done because the lady wanted Chrysallis Star for her guild's show and I felt bad for her. I was quilting long days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apylinski Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Libby - it's gorgeous. So glad you took first. Well deserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little House Creations Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 oh my!!! This is just gorgeous - well-deserved ribbon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaahma Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Stunning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Absolutely beautiful. I have trouble with rulers on double batts, too. The wool looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Congratulations, Libby! The quilt and quilting are fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Glory is a fitting name. Congrats on the ribbon. It is stunning. How many hours of quilting did you put into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Libby, it is absolutely exquisite! WOW! Congratulations! Well deserved ribbon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Stunning! Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Outstanding quilting. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Beautiful Libby ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luz2Quilt Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 It is a Glorious quilt deserving it's ribbon! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Beautiful! I love the border with pebbles on one side and piano keys on the other. Outstanding, Libby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Congratulations Libby! It is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Congratulations Libby its gorgeous!!!! Love it and you deserve that ribbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendasr8 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks for sharing your quilt, Libby! Did you enjoy working with the Dream wool? Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 This is a beauty! Gosh, just love all of the quilting detail you did. Congratulations on the well-deserved award! I keep looking at the pictures over and over again. My husband was wondering why I kept saying WOW!, then I showed him the pictures. Same response from him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyh Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Really beautiful, Libby, I love the ruler work and McTavishing. I also rely on Linda's book when faced with a narrow sashing! Congratulations on your ribbon- well deserved!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Brenda, I usually use Dream Wool on my quilts. I just read that Jamie Wallen used Dream Puff and Hobbs 80/20. He got incredible definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I don't even know what to say about this one. Beautiful just does not do it justice. I love the top..the design is so different and the quilting just sets that off even more. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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