quiltlover03 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Why is that? I have a first time customer who wants Daisies in the blocks of her Quilts and she expects......perfect Daisies, not just the ones with a little circle in the middle and some nice round pedals, nooooo, she wants the Gerber Daisy with many long pointy pedals. I have been looking and practicing and my Daisies look nothing like she wants. I am not often hesitant, but this one, well.... Any words of wisdom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Have you searched for a stencil, that maybe you could pounce powder and trace that way? I'll see if I can help you find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Or better yet, why not make your own stencil? Just the way she wants it?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Only one bit of advice. I learned a couple years ago not to let anyone push me into doing something that I am not convinced I can do well. I would start sending her links to pantos that might fit the bill, but if you can't do it nicely-don't do it. I have only had to say no once or twice, and the client was always very happy with the end result and I was proud of what went out of the studio... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'd do like Sherri suggests and make my own stencil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Monika--I agree on making your own stencil--or don't you have a circle lord--maybe on one of the stella templates there might be a daisy looking design. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Ha! You are so great. Why didn't I think of that? Thanks ladies, Stencil it is, and yes, I will not let anyone push me into something I don't feel comfy with in the future. I have a drawing of the Daisy she wants, I'll make a block pattern to fit the size of block. How do you spell relieve? APQS Forum! Thats how! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Monika I would be lost without stencils. I could draw something once if I'm lucky but stencils don't make me freehand more than I'm comfortable. I use them all the time! Don't forget to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Monika, I want to see when you done!! You are right, this is the place to come for answers and relief!!! AAAHHHH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 please share pictures. I am doing a rose quilt and luckily it is for a dear friend because no matter how much I try even with tracing roses on quilting paper, they are no where exact in every block. Never thought about making a stencil so thanks for the tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusmaulk Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 When you use stencils, isn't there a way to use them with the laser light on the front, so you don' t have to mark the quilt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Karol you can of course trace off the stencil and use it with the laser light but for me it is easier to use the pounce powder and just mark it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I am sending you a picture of a Daisy, don't be afraid Monika! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks Kim, however, that is not the Daisy she wants. Too cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 So Heidi, if I make a stencil and put my laserlight on the front top of my machine I might be able to follow it? Is that how it would work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 monika, You can actually make a real stencil by drawing your picture onto some of that plastic stuff,(sorry, having a "meno moment" (from menopause) Can't think of what it is actually called, and using your domestic machine, and a bigger needle, following the drawing and vola! you have a stencil that you can use your pounce power on...there is a thread on here somewhere about it....I'll go try to find it. linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Yah Linda, thats it! I knew there was a way. That's what I will do. Thanks for jogging my memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=14482 I found the thread.... you have to read on down... the first one talks about using some sort of little drill, but I did mine on the DM and it works great! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Monika, you can use Golden Threads paper too, draw or trace the design on the top sheet layer 4 or 5 sheets and sew over the design with you DSM with NO thread in it and you will have perfect holes to pounce or stitch over if you need too. I suggest making more than one so that you have back ups! I thought my Daisy would make you smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Monika, Yes you can use the laser light from the front and it works well but I woudln't use that method if your daisy has lots of detail. I much prefer making a stencil as Linda described. I find I have a little more control that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks Linda, Kim and Heidi. My hubby is armedwith a drill and a tiny little bit and he will make me my stencil, and yes Kim, your Daisy made me smile, she is gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 She sends you a big "Woof" and a lick on your arm, she just walks over and gives you one lick to say hi! She is my truly Crazy Daisy! Best of luck with your daisies and please post pics when you get it done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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