quiltissimo Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hello, this is my first really big quilt - king size I guess - for a customer. It was quite a challenge to handle the bulk an stiffness in the star due to the "QuiltSmart" it was pieced with, and I came across the thread about wavy borders after I had finished quilting. Now I know better for the next time. Enjoy, Marie-Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltissimo Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 I almost prefer the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Very Beautiful Marie-Christine! Looks like some one will be *very* happy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I think it is just beautiful. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaPfeil Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Marie -Christine! Congratulations!!! It looks great..... both sides! I agree with Linda.....your customer will be happy!:cool: Claudia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 That's a wonderful top with great quilting, Marie-Christine. I, too, love it when the customer uses solid backing fabric that shows the beautiful quilting this well - it's two quilts in one! Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Great job, you should be proud. Everything will seem a bit easier after a quilt that size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathieD Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 What a pretty quilt, Marie-Christine. Your quilting is lovely and, had you not mentioned it, I would never have guessed that it was a first for you. Cathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplydivine Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 WOW - That looks Fantastic! Terrific Job. Your customer will love it! I like how your went around each triangle "Star" without SID. It is an effecient way of doing it and looks great. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 This is your first customer quilt? That's astounding! I can only dream of being able to do something like that someday! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Beth, Trust me, you will be amazed at what you are going to be doing in a very short time! Looking forward to our class!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yolanda Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Originally posted by quiltissimo I almost prefer the back! You did a fantastic job. how do you come up with ides on what to quilt.? I like what you did to the centr of the star. I too can only dream of some day be able to quilt like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yolanda Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 You did a fantastic job. how do you come up with ides on what to quilt.? I like what you did to the centr of the star. I too can only dream of some day be able to quilt like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltissimo Posted April 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 ...everybody. Cathy and Beth, this is not my first customer quilt, but it is the first to be this large. The other ones were queen size or smaller, yesterday I had one only 15x15inches. I think that you can achieve a lot within quite a short time (I got my machine in July2005) , with a lot of practice and quite a clear idea of what you like to do and what you don't. When you like what you're stitching and you feel comfortable, the quilting looks smooth, you gain confidence, "dare" more difficult styles, gain experience, and on it goes. Thanks too to all the quilters who share their pictures, they are a most valuable source of inspiration. Happy quilting, and have a nice week-end, Marie-Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Hello Marie-Christine, The quilt looks lovely. I really like what you did with the star. I'm sure you customer will love it. Jacqueline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Marie-Christine, I thought the quilt was beautiful, love the fabrics. But wow, the back...it is a show-stopper. What batting did you use? It seems to have just the right amount of puff. And the bobbin thread, what kind and color. From the photo, it looks like it contrasts with the fabric. Maybe that just adds to the wow-factor. Just one more ...did you use stencils, pencils, chalk or free-hand the outside of the star? It truly is striking. If this was your first customer, you just made a reputation for yourself. They'll be beating down you door to get your quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltissimo Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Linda, thank you for your nice words. The quilting is free-hand, and needed no marking. Sometimes I use chalk to mark areas or points for orientation, but mostly the piecing is guideline enough. The batting is a french one similar to polydown, lightweight and puffy, and the thread is polyester trilobal, Isacord/Polysheen, rusty-brown, same top and bottom, and it does contrast with the fabric, because the customer wanted the quilting to show clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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