LinneaMarie Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi guys and dolls! Here are 2 quilts I made for Quilts of Valor. I still have to finishe t borders on the Irish chain one. What are your ideas for quilting? Keep in mind, I'm not too great yet! I may never be great. Mary Beth? Do they scream Baptist Fan from Circle Lord? I may be making that investment! Thanks:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Here is the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 The first one screams Baptis Fan to me. The second one is asking me for an e2e. Simple. You need the Swirls template too ! Good money makers. Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhend Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Nice quilts. I think the BF would look good on the first one for sure. Make sure you post the finished pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 QOV quilts are to be simple yet still very nice. E2E, Circle Lord, either one would be my choice. No custom. Both tops are very nice. They'll warm the hearts of two special military personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I know people say no custom and I certainly wouldn't do extensive quilting in them but most of the time I end up doing cusom work on mine. I like to add stars, wavy banners and things like that. Both of these quilts would be perfect for some cc's or line dancing and I'd probably do stars & stripes in the borders. My last one I did do a Baptist fan on and it suited the quilt but I usually try to make them extra special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Dumb question, why no custom? Also what constitutes custom? Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi Ferret, I think they say "no custom" because the quilts might go to someone who doesn't have a clue about quilting, or just does not like the quilt; and it may end up being the dog's bed! Personally, I think they will be loved and cherished!! And, BTW, I grew up in West Middlesex. Pennsylvania!! hahahaha Nice to meet you from across the pond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Both quilts are very nicely done--a lot of piecing and a great eye for color in those. I especially like the second one with the friendship stars placed in the Irish Chain path. Please post finished photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Well, thanks for the compliments! I was trying to use up some of the fabrics that I had:cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I like quilt 2 but I love quilt 1. They are both great and I can't wait to see what you do with them (since you won't sell me more fabric (te he)!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Originally posted by LinneaMarie Mary Beth? Do they scream Baptist Fan from Circle Lord? I may be making that investment! Thanks:P Of course they do!!! You can't go wrong with CL...you can do one of these quilts in record time with CL. Yep, it is an investment, but you wouldn't be sorry. Great quilts by the way...I can see Swirls too...you would love that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I agree with Heidi on this topic. I like to see some custom quilting to make these extra special. Our soldiers deserve that even though they may not realize what they are getting. I would definitely do wavy ribbon in the border and add stars on the first one. For the irish chain, why not practice feathers in the chain and do a loopy meander in the cream colored areas. Just my $0.02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 If the only reason not to do custom is the recipient might not appreciate it, I'd say why not do whatever you feel is best for the quilt. Maybe the recipient will know exactly what they have been given and it will mean the world to them? it's got to happen sometimes there are more quilters in the US that I thought possible. Something like one in 4 households has a link to a quilter I think was the statistic. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I know a lady that has done 40 -50 of these quilts herself and has told me the reason they don't want a lot of custom is it make some quilts very stiff. The QOV quilts are meant to be used on a hospital bed for some, over the legs in a wheel chair, you get the idea. My friends quilts - none were done with pantos some were E2E star and loops, and some even hand quilted. She uses her DSM, very few did she send out to a LA'er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I have heard the same thing as Jolene about stiffness of the quilt. I think it is fine to give it a custom look as long as it doesn't get quilted so heavily that it isn't still very soft. that may depend alot on the batting used as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Here is another hint on the batting. Hubby was in the Marine Corp for 22 years and they don't want heavy stuff so use a light poly batting. Some of the cotton battings can really weigh a lot! I will use a poly or Hobbs 80/20. When I first started quilting I did a Grandmothers flower garden block. I turned it into a pillow and hubby declared it his. He took his pillow on every deployment and still uses it to this day! He won't let me replace it! I guarantee you there are plenty of Marines, Sailors, soldiers and airmen that will always cherish the fact that somebody made something especially for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 For cuddle quilts I have fallen in love with a very good quality cotton flannel. I did custom quilting in several of these this winter that were not real, real heavily quilted, but were more dense than some pantos are. The flannel was so snuggly that I now really love using it. As a side note, I bought a bolt of yellow flannel for baby quilts from JoAnn's (with my coupon) and it started pilling with the first wash. From now on, it is only a very good quality flannel for my quilts, or regular, good quality cotton fabric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Ah yes softness and drape does make a lot of sense. I can see weight being a big factor too. I agree with flannel being wonderfully comforting. Also any brushed fabric on the back of a quilt helps it stay where it is put. I used brushed cotton on a lot of my 'daily drive' quilts. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Here is a simple and cute idea for a QOV. It could be done freehand and insert other designs like hearts, different shapes, etc. http://mountaintopquilting.danemcoweb.com/shop/product/1197-ripples-stars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryll Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I vote for CL Swirls. If I could only have one big template the Swirls would win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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