Bonnie Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 WOW guess I had better get busy....have a couple to do, but being lazy and just not playing right now... ALL of these quilts are beautiful....and have given me the kick I needed to get downstairs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne4378 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I have been puzzling and working this Americana quilt (one of a Pair) for my son and DIL for two months. Too much frogging. I like the panto, but not the thread. So I finally decided to get all the quilting out and start over. The to thread is actually embroidery thread and I think that the thickness of the thread caused it to break too much. Oh, well. I hope that all the holes from earlier quilting washes out. And since I have two weeks off from my paying job after a bit of surgery, I have no excuse and a lot of time to "Get R Done!" The second one has got to be easier and quicker! Now to take a break (any excuse!) and go to the local Quiltfest in Jacksonville. Maybe I can get xome ideas for more quilts, like I need any:D Oh, how do I post a pic again? I can't seem to find it on the forum site---I really should print it and/or save it somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Quilts By The Bay might be down for awhile. It's one of my LQS's. I haven't checked the wesite so not sure if theya re able to do anything. They are on Galveston Island, behind the seawall & only about 3-4 blocks from the Gulf side of the island. Residents are only allowed on the island as of two days ago for Look and Leave. Meaning they can go in the morning but have to be off the Island by 6:00pm I think it is. This is letting them come, do some clean up and analysis of their situation and then leave. I hope they come through in the end, I love that shop! Lynda, that quilt is awesome, love the pattern, fabrics.....oh, and all that RED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 This is one I've got on my machine right now. I love these fabrics, I think they are Lakehouse or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Jeanne that is going to be gorgeous! I can't wait to see that one done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Jeanne, I need to fly to your house an have you watch over my shoulder while you teach me how to do this....mine doesn't look like this, and I really do like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Jeanne, I LOVE your feathers on this, are they all freehand?? What a great design for all over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks Heidi and Bonnie and Kim! Anytime you want to come over, we have 3 extra bedrooms that are ready for guests. Kids are out of the house, so we don't use those rooms now. I was just teaching, or rather showing, a friend how to do these yesterday. She just had shoulder surgery so she couldn't really try it, but she wanted to see them done. They are truly easier than any other feather I've tried. I just love those fabrics on her quilt. I can see more fabric in my future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Kim: Yes they are totally freehand. I just start and keep going till the bobbin runs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hey....you aren't suppose to be showing your stuff till we meet!!! In addition to Jeanne's 3 extra rooms, I have 2 and I live close...so if all of ya all want to come on over....we can have a party!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Yes, we can have a bunch stay here and at Mary Beth's!!! Though, she's the party girl! I'm boring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 So Jeanne, can u post a directional picture of how you do that since it's all freehand? I know no spines, then you echo it, but where's your starting point? I'd LOVE to learn how to do that feehand feather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCramer Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Yes Jeanne, could you please post some directions for us visual folks? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks you all! I posted a picture I did with my paint program in this thread: http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=8662&page=1#pid75180 I know it's a sloppy diagram, but see if that helps. If not, I'll see if I can do one a little neater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Originally posted by Bekah Holly how did you get your freathers so perfect? LOL. Thanks, I just took a picture of the best ones I've been drawing them with the disappearing purple pen. I tried doing it completely freehand but I'm not there yet. I had taken this quilt off to do a couple of customer quilts so it's been awhile since I worked on it. The one set of feathers I did last night are not nearly as nice. But I'll keep PPPing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Jeanne - love the feathers!!! Went to your earlier post and put it on my favorites list - want to go back and learn to do them. So graceful and look wonderful. Lynda - quilt is fabulous. Have been tempted to try one of her patterns because they all look so neat! It will have to wait awhile as I continue to bond with my Millie (Miss Ribbit) Barb - the quilt is beautiful - love the colors!! Sometimes I think I would like to go into business someday just so I could enjoy some of the beautiful quilts other people make............ This site is just so inspirational:D Thanks for this thread - way fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Jeanne - I Love these feathers - thanks for posting the link back to the other thread...... I remember that quilt, and really need to give these a try!! Looks so pretty and if it is all freehand - easy - love that!!! Originally posted by shadows4 Kim: Yes they are totally freehand. I just start and keep going till the bobbin runs out. and then another bobbin and another......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thank you all, I appreciate the feedback. Patty Jo, a retreat at the beach is available anytime. I look forward to it. I want to host the Moxie group soon. I am not taking any classes at Innovations this year. We are still mulling over going for the show and vendors. I hope to be at Beth's meeting. See you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thank you Jeanne! Now, wasn't that the raffle quilt? The one last year we bought tickets for,....the one I wanted sooooo badddddd???? LOL! Now, you tempt/haunt me again with that georgous quilt! Love ya, thanks so much hun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBQuilts Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I love your feathers. thanks for showing how to do them. I MUST TRY THEM. I have to learn how to do them first:P. Is that a whole cloth with borders. I can't tell from the picture. Regardless of what it is, you do beautiful work and I'm inspired! Thanks for showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 qfairy, that is so cute.. love the quilting design.. is that a "Snoopy" type dogger pulling the buggies, or just my imagination? Very nice job.. keep it up. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobeedooquilts Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Loved looking at all of your beautiful quilts! I am still a newbie just working on practice pieces, but I am trying to work up my courage to actually work on a charity quilt this weekend. Maybe it's time to stop practicing and get on with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 SheriB: No that wasn't the raffle quilt! Thanks for loving it though. Fairy Frost was the raffle quilt and it's link is: http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=9644&page=1#pid84873 I had a hard time giving that quilt up, even though it wasn't really mine, I just worked on it. On the Island Blue quilt, I made one similar to it and entered it in MQS. Maybe that's where you saw it. I finished the Lakehouse quilt last night. Here is it done: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Oopsy, I took pictures of it upside down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Jeanne I just love that quilt! I have a few I need to just put on the frame and get done. I'm going to try your method and see how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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