hollyc Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I love more non-traditional backgrounds, but I think in this quilt, it didn't work as well..Perhaps it is too blendy. Another thing I didn't like when I was done, used a Sulky thread, love the sheen, but it was a bit too thick for the feathers I think. The border had a varigated thread which seemed to work well. I'll post 4 pics...let me know how to put 4 on one post! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Holly just put a few spaces after your first picture and repeat the process for posting pics. Just remember to add a few spaces and it should work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Beautiful quilt, love the feathers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 From the pictures I think the background looks lovely. I enjoy quilts that don't always have variration from one fabric to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Holly, You are busy girl! This came out very nice. That background is busy but I don't think it is horrible. To post more than one picture you need to post it to webshots first, then paste in the link and you can add as many as you want. The nice thing is that once you post them to webshots you don't have to manually resize them, you can pick from many sizes with the click of a mouse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 lovely feathers you have there. I like the busy background on this one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 What a pretty quilt. The stars appear to be floating over a field of small flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Very pretty quilt!! I love the feathers in the stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 WOW Holly you are busy, another beautiful quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 So Holly, I have a quilt that has a busy background. I did one once with thread that was virtually invisible and my designs could be viewed only on the back. What can be done to make the quilting show on such a busy background? See... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Boni, I really like that quilt and the border is great! If you wanted your quilting to show, you can go to a slightly darker thread in the body of the quilt. Sometimes even a heavier thread is more visible than So Fine or Bottom line. A Sulky shimmery thread is a bit thicker and has a bit of a shine so you would notice it. A significantly darker thread would challenge and overcome the design of the quilt. Now on the outside border, (if the dark fabric is navy blue) I would try feathers with a blue thread. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I think I "see" what you mean. It would be nice to accentuate the rosebud wreaths and have them stand out like trapunto. But the borders are large--10 inches and that would be the place to use a high contrast thread to do feathers, or something beautiful. I like that idea. The ribbon inner border is navy/dark green. Thanks for the post, pictures, and ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Contrasting thread is the only thing that will make quilting show on a busy background. Not a quilter's best friend however. If someone brings me a quilt with busy background, I try and discourage custom, as it will not show. A good alternative is allover through the field of the quilt and maybe a separate border design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlette Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Very pretty quilt! I like the subtleness of the soft blue print and medium stars. Soothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Oh this is such a pretty quilt. Love your feathers. I think sometimes busy backgrounds let the quilting and not the stitches show which is kind of nice. Hope that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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