IBQLTN2 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Linda Wow that is really beautiful. You really made the quilting fit the theme of each block so wonderfully. you can be very proud of your quilting, It is amazing and very unique. Instead of doing a traditional background on all the blocks your quilting in each block draws us in for a closer look. I sure hope this quilt goes into some shows. Give yourself a great big pat on the back, you deserve it!!I hope you hurry up and move my way, maybe your talent will spill over to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 You truly did the quilt justice!!! Your pattern choices for the varied blocks - perfect - not too busy nor tight but certainly give the flair for each. A joy to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 That quilt before quilting was stunning to say the least but now there are absolutely no words to describe it. I could sit and look at it all day and constantly find something new either with your quilting or her applique. Do not sell yourself short on your quilting this, you made this quilt alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 The quilt is incredible! You caught the spirit of every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Your quilting made the quilt. Exquisite. Each individual square has the absolute perfect background quilting to make it come alive. Great vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 That quilt is a show stopper. Your work on the quilt is real eye candy. You have the perfect backgrounds for each. I hope your customer does put it in a show and gives you the credit that you deserve. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryM Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Linda, Wow, I am speechless! Do you get to keep this one? Would you share? I love this quilt, and your quilting really makes it realistic! Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 kerry, I WISH I could keep this one!!! The workmanship of the applique and the hand embroidery are just the most beautiful I have ever seen! I am sorry the pictures just don't do it justice!! I have another one of hers that is all hand embroidery!! Wait tjll you see that one! Incredible!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 It's a work of art! Your little motifs are so fitting and they must be TINY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April W Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Did you discuss pricing and designs before hand? I would think 4 cents psi would be about the going rate for such AWESOME quilting. Beautiful work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 April, We did talk about pricing, but I said 2 1/2-3 cents psi. I just didn't realize all my starts and stops and the time it was going to take. That is why I am thinking 3 1/2 cents instead of 4. I do have another one of her quilts to do.... I just am so not sure about the pricing! I am going to be calling her tonight, so I need to decide. 4 cents sure sounds like alot!! Thanks~ linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April W Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Considering the amount of work she did on it herself, I wouldn't think she would balk at 3 1/2 cents. It would be a definite show stopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I agree with everyone else! I can even see the steam rising off the turkey, for heaven sake! I hope you and the maker enter this quilt in shows everywhere -- this is a winner for sure! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnott Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Oh, we don't mind. We are in awe. I, personally would love to know the pattern....(like I'd ever get an applique quilt completed!) LOL:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Linda, this is amazing work. Of course, I love the sashing. Not sure they are Jessica's or her mothers, Deloa Jones, design but wonderfully executed. But the details are incredible. The mountains and the birds, ghosting the dress on the clothesline, the wall clock, wood floors, wallpaper/beadboard and the cityscape are my favorites. On pricing, I would think that this amount of detail work is certainly worth 3 - 4 cents. Different parts of the country dictate that. If you quoted her a price, when she sees it, she may want to pay more. If not, then tell her that you will price the next one more realistic to the amount of time and work. I don't charge for my design work, since I can use a motif in another quilt, but this is certainly one of a kind. Thank you so much for sharing the photos and the details. I love to look at the quilt photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Wanda, I have the book here that she used. It is "Bonnet Girls Patterns of the Past" By Helen R. Scott. It has a note inside the front page, that you can order copies of the book from the American Quilter's Society, PO Box 3290, Padcah, KY. 42992-3290 . or online at www.AQSquilt.com IT was copyrighted in 2001, so I don't know if they would still have it, but you can check. Thank you!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 AGGGHHH!! My customer is on her way here to get her quilt!! My heart's beating a little fast right now! I pray that she likes it!!!!!!!!!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koala-T Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Linda, I am just speechless. I'm anxious to hear what your customer says. I've been longarming for a year and have learned that sometimes if I quote a price too low, it's a learning curve for me. The next time I know to price higher. (I do hope your customer pays you more than you quoted, it's worth it!) Looking at all your background work, I can see the little books where you got some of your inspiration from. (Darlene Epps) Would you mind if I saved your photos for inspiration? I am in total awe of what you did with this quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmyhogan Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Truly STUNNING ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Linda, what did your customer say?? We are all on the edge of our seats waiting to hear. I would be willing to bet that she is still in awe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeriGirl Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Wow, so beautiful. I love doing applique so ordered the book from Amazon. I did not see a picture of your blocks of the 4th of July or the block with the little dog. Did I miss them? The colors the lady used are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merelling Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 The quilt is beautiful, you have did a great job. The quilting is absolutely gorgeous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Oh my gosh Linda, words cannot describe the way I feel when I look at your exquisite work. This is definitely a show quilt. YOu have done such an amazing job. do you have micro handles to get all that tiny detail or do you just go slow? please share your techniques and what your customer had to say, I think I would probably cry if it were mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hi All!! Well......She loved it!!! When she first looked at it she said "I think I'm going to cry!" Then I felt like crying!! I am so thankful for her letting me do this quilt! What an honor!! Bekah, I do not have micro handles.... Jeri Girl, I did forget to post those, so I will, here. thanks again and again everyone!! I told my DH I might not be able to walk out of the room....(head being too big for the door):Pno, really , I am truly humbled by all of your gracious comments! Thank you! linda... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Here's the blocks I forgot to stick in, jerigirl..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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