ramona-quilter Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I finished this one last Friday. I was delighted to see the secondary pattern of diamond shapes produced by the diagonal lines. The blocks are big so I marked the lines first and then used my big Megan's Best (8") to do the lines being careful not to move or get a ripple when I moved the ruler. Only 2 oops to frog afterwards. I already have the Diamond Diagonal rulers ( 15 and 22") on order - it sure would have been easier if I had them for this quilt. Thread: I used Bottom Line Sage #613 to SID the stars; Signature (cotton-wrapped poly) Pink Chiffon#209 in the feather swags in the blocks and swags; So Fine Scarlet or Claret for the diagonal mountain ruler work and for the red border feathers; and So Fine It's a Girl #418 pink in the bobbin. The batting is (awful) customer-provided W&N Soft and Brite. I took 2 of my samples and quilts with me to show how how wonderful both QD Puff or QD wool are for lofty. I had a couple areas where the red thread from the feathers pulled thru to the back a tiny bit. She is such an exceptional piecer, I think that she would be happier with a loftier batt. Of course, those are my 2 favs so I admit there is some bias. As an aside, I washed and dried both the quilts the night before so she could see how nice the quilt is after laundering. The one with the wool batt was my first show quilt which has been in a bag most of the time and this was it's first washing. It is a blooming 9 patch made with mostly Asian fabrics which have some gold highlights in them. The center fabric in the quilt is a tiny flower print with gold, all of the gold washed off of the fabric. Since I was showing it to my customer at the LQS, I pointed that out to the owner of the LQS, especially since she still has some of it on the bolt. Hmmmm, buyer beware. Lots more photos on my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Wow, pretty quilt.Your feathers are wonderful and stand out so nice with the diagonal lines. Great job Linda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Wow, Linda you are such an inspiration. Your quilting is beautiful and your ideas are outstanding. I went to your blog and looked at the pics it is just beautiful.When I look at something like this I ask myself why am I doing this I'll never be that good. Great, great job. PamH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 That's beautiful Linda. Did Carla's class help you in "seeing" the quilting areas? Really love how you did the diamond shapes and feathers - you rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Gorgeous quilt & fantastic quilting. Thanks for sharing. Pat AZ:cool: Mille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Linda, that turned out so pretty, and I know you are very proud. You went above and beyond to show your customer the differences in batting on your own two quilts. And definitely interesting to see that some of the gold design flaked off your blooming 9 patch quilt! Too bad! I remember that beautiful quilt hanging at MQS last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Beautiful Quilting Linda! I love the diagonals along with the flowing feathers. Gives a crisp, yet soft feminine look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Love it!! Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Just beautiful! Your feathers are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Very classy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Linda your quilting if awesome and the quilt is just beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryM Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Linda, as always your quilting is amazing. I love what you did on this one. You are such an inspiration! saved this one to my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Absolutely perfect! Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda B Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Linda, you do such a nice job of everything. What an inspiration you are to us. I only wish I could quitl half as good as you. Your ideas are always so fresh and executed so well. Thanks for the eye candy this morning. Lynda in Golden BC Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Gorgeous quilting. I want to be like you when I grow up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Beautiful quilting. That whole quilt is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunimp Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Your quilting is beautiful - I only dream of doing feathers like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 linda That is beautiful. what a masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 It's got to be one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Beautiful job, lovely quilting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Wow! Linda, and MY colors too! Just in case you have to get rid of it, I know the perfect place to make it's home!!!!! Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBQuilts Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Very nice. Love the quilting choices you made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Linda, you nailed this one! Absolutely stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Oh Linda, my breathe be taken away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 That is just fabulous. Beautiful quilt and gorgeous quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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