jebm Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I've done several of these for the same customers--always some kind of meander--plain meander, or loop to loop. I'd like to do something different--but cheap--any ideas?? I've attached a pic of one I completed earlier--the two I have now have about 4" borders (usually they don't. They are small, about 38 x 48. Appreciate any suggestions! Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebm Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 The backing is pulled over the to so both are visible in this one...just a meander..but the piecing is the same for all the I Spys she does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Love that backing fabric! Just perfect for the quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 How about crosshatching? Do you have a Hartley Fence? Or easy pantograph? I am stuck in MeanderLand myself these days. Seem to be having a hard time getting out of this rut I am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 The nice thing about meanders is they go with everything kid related. And with the amount of wear & tear (I mean LOVE) these kid quilts get meanders are at a great price as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 What about cc's to emphasize the star points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 For the least expensive quilting--in the meander family--I do the same as you do--loops or puzzle meander. I also offer big spiral/swirls. Here is a cute alternative to a plain meander--as you are doing your (very pretty and even-looking:)) puzzle meander, throw in an oval with a small circle at the base and right next to it, another. These look like eyeballs if you do them right!! I Spy quilt with eyeballs on it!! I can't take credit--I think I picked it up from a Dawn Cavanaugh class years ago. Quilt these where they will show and the kids have fun finding them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Jane... I just brought an old post to the top called "one more that I forgot to post" which shows a great technique of wonky feathers. It's from the pajama quilter reloaded dvd. After seeing that post, I tried the feathers on a small Christmas quilt and it turned out great. It was fun to do and soooo easy and quick!!! (BTW...to me, easy and quick = good money maker!) I'm so glad I did up a sample of this technique because when people see it they want it. Finished one this week and am starting another today for another customer! What's cool is when you find something easy and quick but at the same time is so attractive! I think it would look great on your I Spy quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebm Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 {I just brought an old post to the top called "one more that I forgot to post" which shows a great technique of wonky feathers.} I don't have that DVD--and I couldn't get anything to come up with that post in the search--any hints on how to look at the wonky feathers? I have two of these to do--I thought I'd try the eye balls in the meander on one--and the wonky feathers on the other! They both sound like a welcome change--and a little bit more of a challenge--and still quick! Thanks Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm pretty sure www.sewthankful.com has this dvd and at a reduced price! I bought it with the book and it was worth every penny! JMO, Linnea Waiting on Millie Willie:cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Jane, Here is the post Sandra was referring to: http://apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=14258 Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebm Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks! I just ordered the DVD/Book -- looks like it would be very helpful! I just did a 2" sashing using a similar design--to the wonky feathers--in a straight line--turned out nicely--a little more "dicey" to do it all over...will need to ppp!! Thanks again, Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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