Laura Farnham Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Finally got this monster off the frame. 117" x 127". The borders were VERY full. (Piano Keys are a lifesaver) and let's just say, the 3D applique was a challenge to work around, but I think the final outcome was worth it. Spent many Late nights at the shop on this one. Here are a few pictures. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 and a picture of the 3D Border... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Detail of the Inner Sashing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 One more close-up of the center detail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 And last but not least, ... a picture of the back. Thanks for looking. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Wow, wow, and double wow. It is a FANTASTIC quilt and quilting job!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I am in awe!!! That is beautiful, Laura! What possessed her to give it to you with the goo-gaas already stitched on? You are a saint to take it in like that--and bead-board borders to boot! Great quilting choices! Looks like a zillion CCs all even and pretty. Your leaves in the green first border are wonderful. I was posting before you showed the back--wowwowwow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura This quilt is gorgeous!! Even though the quilting may not show up from a distance when you get up close and examine it is a real treat to see all that ruler work and border treatment designs. I dont always agree with the idea if the quilting isnt going to show just do an overall, because upon closer inspection it does show and that makes the difference if it is judged as well. I know all of those Cc's were alot of work but I think well worth the effort. It is wonderful!! And the back also shows off the quilting so well. Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Your quilting is stunning!!! and totally make the quilt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 It's stunning Laura, just beautiful, and it shows that you put hours and hours into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura, it is beautiful! I love your deisgn choices with the cc's, the piano keys, the leaves in the green border, the feathers...and it certainly has the "WOW Factor." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Whoa!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura, you have the patience of a saint To work around those 3D flowers, etc. And all the ruler work that looks perfect. I bow to you -- Yes by golly, you are a saint!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura, Just beautiful! I love your choices for quilting this and pulling it all together. Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thank-You Ladies! I am pretty proud of this one. The quilt definately had some issues. My instructions were to quilt the center "Tight" and she wanted me to Echo the Applique. I saw CC instantly and knew that it would be a lot of work, but would pay off in the end. To break it up a bit, I used a ruler to do some crosshatching In the Dark spots in the center but everything else was freehand. (I am terrible with a ruler:() After the first few days of CC, My shoulders would tighten up just looking at the quilt. Thank God for my Ipod. It helped me get into the groove of the CC. The Border would have been a hot mess if I would have echoed it with all that fullness so I decided to go with the Bead Board Looking Piano Keys. Voila!! Borders Fixed. They customer came to pick it up and Said " That's Nice" Paid and left. Oh Well, I moved on to the next quilt. It will be entered in the county fair this week. I'll take pics as soon as it get's back from the fair. Thanks again for looking and all your nice comments. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura that is one of the prettiest quilts I've seen all year. I love the way you quilted it to show off it's assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Originally posted by LFarnham Thank-You Ladies! They customer came to pick it up and Said " That's Nice" Paid and left. Laura "That's nice"??? "THAT'S NICE"?????!!! What--is she blind or just spoiled? I think a nice 25% jump in your pricing is in order if she ever brings you another top!!!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Wow...that is beautiful. And you are right the piano key was worth it...just beautiful!! And your customer doesn't deserve you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura. YOur quilting is beautiful!! OH my!!!Just beautiful!!! wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura you did a wonderful job........stunning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura, I agree with Linda, up your price for her next time. Hope your charged her accordingly for all the extra work on this one AND how many others would be able to handle that size!!! The quilt was ok before you quilted it, but after your quilting it was beautiful. She certainly doesn't appreciate a great quilter when she sees one. I do admire your attitude though -- on with the next quilt. You do beautiful work.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaFritchen Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura, That is a lot of stitching!! And you had just the right touch (free-hand CC's?!!) Very impressive and very beautiful! When toppers see this quilt, they will really line-up for you to do theirs! Well deserved congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnice Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura, What a wonderful piece of quilting. I hope that if your customer wins a ribbon with this quilt she has a different appreciation of your talents. I agree with Linda, you should increase your prices for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Laura your quilting is superb, beautiful Quilt and all those CC's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Your quilting is GREAT! I can't believe she just said "nice" when she saw it. Maybe she just understates things and she was actually thinking "....OMGoodness!! This quilt is REALLY, REALLY nice!! Laura is the BEST quilter I've ever met and I'm going to bring all my quilts to her in the future!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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