PattyJo Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I was hoping to be able to take this quilt for show and tell at the Moxie group yesterday, but as I was clipping the thread tails, I realized that I have forgotten some spots, so I finished it this morning. The tip on the carboard tubes was great. It was on, stitched, and off the machine within 5 min. The whole day was worth that one little tip. OK here is the quilt. A little closer to the center...... Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eswindy Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Wow that is really beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Beautiful. Is this your own? I love the pretty colors. Very springy feeling in this cold winter weather. Great job. I must have missed the tip about the cardboard tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Beautiful quilt PattyJo, makes you want to smile when you look at it. Love the quilting, really makes it zing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suezquilts Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 what is the tip with the cardboard tubes???? Beautiful job on the quilt. It would look great in my foyer..... thank you for sharing, sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Yeah, what's with the tubes? Inquiring minds want to know:P:P I love the cross-hatch in the basket. I have yet to try that, but probably will one day soon. Did you have do each line individually, or stitch down to each one? Did that make any sense???? The quilt is so pretty. Your outlining in the applique really makes it pop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Very nice Patty Jo. How long did it take to do the whole thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATST Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I missed the 'cardboard tube' tip also -- hope it is posted again. Always something new that someone has figured out -- just a 'quilter' thing, don't you think? Patsy in Ne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 It is lovely. Your special quilting touches make it extra nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 The quilt and quilting are beautiful. It looks like your really worked your magic to bring out the best in this lovely piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 PattyJo, great quilt...is it your own? Love the colors and it would fit very well on my livingroom wall..... And I too must have missed the tube thing, so am assuming its something you guys talked about at the Moxie Meeting....so now that you have us all on tippy toes...SHARE.....:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 OOOOHHHHH That is gorgeous. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 PJ! Love the quilt - the quilting makes it just awesome! AND I LOVE your new picture of you!!! Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Patty, This is great quilting on this! Did you use the tubes from batting rolls to clamp it back on temporarily, or did you use something else? I love that you quilted in the applique, that just adds so much deminsion and really sparks it up. Your new picture is so pretty! You look good, girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Patty, Great job it's beautiful. I use the tubes out of my batting and cut about an inch out of it and it slides right over your quilt and the roller holding it in place. I believe this is what she is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Originally posted by kennan100 Did you use the tubes from batting rolls to clamp it back on temporarily, or did you use something else? Kennan...you are so smart...I bet you have figured it out. I tried this once and didn't like it...must have had a tube that didn't like quilting...it just kept stretching and soon wouldn't hold anything.....so gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Patty Jo - that quilt is so beautiful. I can understand why you wanted to take it for show and tell. I drooled over it. I also have to say your new personal picture is just as beautiful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Patty Jo that quilt gorgeous! Thanks for the reminder about the cardboard tubes! I need to reload the wedding quilt to add another trapunto area and that will save me some work! Bonnie can you believe it another area to trapunto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Very beautiful quilt and your new avatar is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Wowsers! Makes me want to try applique.... maybe. Your quilting really compliments the quilt. Is it yours? If so, could it be mine????? (giggle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Pat, is that hand or machine applique'? It is awesome. Splan the tube thingie, please mam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 It's LUVVERLY!! LINZI x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Kenna & Sheryl - You win the prize (((WAHOOOO)). You are exactly right. The tip is to take the carboard tube that batting is rolled on and cut it in 18" or so lengths. With a sarated (sp) knife, cut out about an inch strip lengthwise out of it and it will slip over the roller and clamp your fabric in place for a quick fix. After I cut my tubes the cardboard started to separate so I used masking tape to help keep the cut long edges together. You don't want to cut too wide of a strip out because it will relax too quickly. These aren't a substitute for actually loading your quilt onto your leaders, because I think the more you use them, the more they will stretch out. You also wouldn't want to use a tube that is as light weight as like the center of a roll of paper towels. But it is great for a quick fix like I needed it for. Thank you all for your kind comments about the new Avatar. I was trying to find some pictures of something else and this one was in the computer and I had totally forgotten about it. The quilt is a customers quilt. The is the customer who brought the Fairfield batting. (UGGGG) I too would love to have this quilt hanging on my living room wall. This is all needle turn applique and her husband make the vine for her! She has some health problems and he helps her by doing some of it for her and it helps her to keep busy quilting. Isn't that sweet! I have 5 more of her quilts to do and 2 of them she wants metalic thread used on them. I'm just taking them one at a time. Also this is the first time that I have cross hatched anything. Lots of starts and stops but I like the way that it came out. Thanks again for all of your kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Wonderful job Patty Jo!! What a sweet hubby - to actually do some of the quilting to keep your customer quilting!! I can just see my DH trying to hold a needle, let alone use it:D:D:D:D:D....LOL!!!!! I have never tried the tubing - but have some clamps used for rolling a quilt - they are purple - and just the right size to fit over the rollers and hold the quilt in place. I use those and add a few pins through the quilt & the leader material on the roller - has worked great so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Patty Jo, It's drop dead geogous! You sure did a WONDERFUL job on everything! Including your first time cross-hatching! WOW! Nicely done! Thanks for sharing the batting tube fix too! Quilted Hugs, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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