gbaum Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I will try to put a picture on so anyone can tell me if you think outlining the animals in my safari quilt would be the way to go. Thanks to all, I love reading everyones help to each other, I am new to quilting I have pieced for 10 years but always sent out to get them quilted but now that I am disabeled and have to stay home the social security dept said they may get me a longarm machine since it would be eisier for me with my right arm being partly paralized. thanks to Bonnie sending me instructions on uploading my quilt we will see how well I can followphoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbaum Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Yea it worked!!! Thanks Bonnie what easy instructions you sent me:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 A warm welcome to you, Gail. What a beautiful quilt!! You are right on track with your thoughts for this quilt. With 10 years of piecing I bet you are very good at choosing quilting designs, even if you sent your tops out to be quilted. Perhaps use a thin thread like BottomLine or Sew Fine on top--probably black, so the texture will show, but not the thread. Good luck on your longarm journey and thanks for posting this lovely top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Great photo...and glad I was able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Georgous Quilt Gail! Are you talking about "echoing" the animals? If so, i'd also definitly use black and do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Gail I love your quilt and I would go for it in black. Renae Gamel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Wow that is really a cool quilt. I echo the above votes for black echo, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'd love to see a close-up. I will "echo" everyone and go for the echo outlining in black. Would you switch to a variegated thread in the sashing and border? a leafy vine? Are the animals embroidery or pieced? Is it a youth quilt or mature audience? Footprints in the sashing/border would be fun. Please post the finished product? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Beidler Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 This is a beautiful quilt! Congratulations on your work. Susie B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltjunkie Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Love that quilt, be sure and show more pics after you quilt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Very unique and beautiful quilt. Ditto the black echoing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Bright variegated thread for filler/ light meandering in the black. Variegated is stunning on black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yolanda Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 what a beautiful quilt.!- I like the idea of the echoing with the black and the Sm. meandering. The border, leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebm Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Beautiful quilt! I think the ideas are perfect, be sure and post pictures when you're finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immaxine Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Your Africa quilt is awesome!! I have been to Africa twice on missions so I was really touched. Did you make the pattern yourself? I have no idea on how to quilt it, but I'm sure whatever your do will be beautiful..Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Can't wait to see it finished! Hope you get your longarm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Gail - Love the quilt!! Can you tell me how it was made, or the pattern name? I agree with the quilting black on the black - would be beautiful just to let the colors of your fabrics shine! Awesome quilt really, you are right on track with it!! Good luck on getting the LA, hope that works out for you - Oh - and Welcome to the Forum!! Post a "after" close-up photo if you can please........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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