witha'K'quilting Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Hi all, I finished the top and added a simple border. I chose to add applique into the border of this quilt as it was so busy. Also, I set the layout differently than Bonnie. Enjoy. It is going on the frame tomorrow and getting some special treatment. ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Kristins, I love the colours, very eye appealing! Excellent! I still have to finish my orange crush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Great quilt! I can't wait to see how you quilt it. Is it yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Yes, it mine to keep. I have been trying to piece all of my quilts queen to king size so that my kids will have lots to choose from in the years to come. This one was quite fun to piece and I really like how it turned out. I will start quilting tomorrow and can hopefully finish it within the week or so. I want to play with the quiltazoid on this one and add some cool designs to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 It looks great! I was hoping to do this one, and even printed the first three sets of directions, but then I was out of town a week and ...that was the end of it. I really like the way yours turned out. It sure looks like a lot of small pieces to put together in a short time. I'm impressed. Please post a picture of it after quiling, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 OK Kristina, I ant to know how you do it? You have 7 kids right? How in the world do you have time to get all these things done before Christmas? I can't even imagine! It is beautiful and I can't wait to see it quilted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 The design and your colors are just beautiful. Be sure to post a picture when you are done quilting it. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I love the combination of piecing and applique, you chose wonderful colors too! Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Originally posted by hmerrill OK Kristina, I ant to know how you do it? You have 7 kids right? How in the world do you have time to get all these things done before Christmas? I can't even imagine! It is beautiful and I can't wait to see it quilted! Yes, I have 7 children! Because this quilt was posted in steps...it made it go alot quicker since the units were easy to construct. What you did not know until now...is that I pieced one other quilt while this one was waiting for the next steps...and quilted a the John Deere quilt. What I am NOT though...is ready for Christmas. Good thing Christmas is small around my house. Lots of time still for shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 It is stunning! I love your colors and the design is really pretty. I especially like your personal border designs. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Any suggestions on color of thread for the quilting? I am thinking black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Originally posted by sagebrushquilter [ Yes, I have 7 children! What I am NOT though...is ready for Christmas. Good thing Christmas is small around my house. Lots of time still for shopping! Kristina, Personally I think Christmas should be smaller! I think people just get so carried away with so much. My favorites are those where you give a few gifts and just enjoy each other. I'm a little worried about NC. I just found out that my DIL's mother is very worried that everybody won't have the same number of presents to open. Well I don't really care. The kids are all adults and while I try to keep it even I can't always do that. I know that I got them what they asked for and then an extra unexpected gift. As for Maddie we of course got her stuff too but I'm trying really hard not to overwhelm her! The great thing about 2 year olds is you can split things up and they don't have a clue. They just enjoy the opening of gifts. She will help everybody else too. Of course I think everybody will go crazy but I'm trying to limit them to 2 each and then we've gotten about 5 or 6. I just don't like when it becomes a circus. Just enjoy the day!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 When I am trying to decide on thread color, I usually unwind several yards and puddle in on the quilt top to see how it blends. I do as many colors as it takes to make that decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Wow that turned out spectacular!!! I love it and cant wait to see it quilted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Kristina, Personally I think Christmas should be smaller! I think people just get so carried away with so much. My favorites are those where you give a few gifts and just enjoy each other. I just don't like when it becomes a circus. Just enjoy the day!!!! With 7 kids it could easily be a circus...but each child is very respectful of each other and we take turns opening one gift. All this, of course, after breakfast and a short drive to Grandma & Grandpa's house for the gift opening. Then we usually play board games all afternoon. Lots of fun I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Just gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 The quilt is gorgeous, and I applaud you for managing your time the way you do. Waiting to see this one stitched up.. its beautiful now.. Ritar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnlam Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Thanks for posting your version of Carolina Christmas I had printed all the directions and didnt know if i was sold on the quilt at the end. Not a true scrappy fan. But after seeing yours I have moved it up my list. Its just beautiful. Have always like black for the background and you really made it pop! Have a great Holiday season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Kristina! It's beautiful! How about a gold metallic thread! I used Superior's this week on a small quilt and it stitched very well. BTW are the instructions for the quilt still on the web? I would love to download it and add it to my llist as well. I have a freind always would remind me that Christ only recieved three gifts so why should me recieve more. REMEMBERING THAT MAKES IT EASIER TO NOT OVER DO IT. Now that I'm retired I don't buy gifts usaully but make candy. Now after Christmas each year I have the boxes returned to be refilled for next year! LOL Have a very Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Very nice, Kristina. You do get a lot done with 7 kids around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Love it Kristina!!!! Great job in doing your own thing!! I can tell that you are good at that!!! As far as thread choices--I too do like Sandra--just pull what you think would work and then let the quilt tell you what it wants. Another thought might be to do a redish pink in the red areas and a greenish blue in the green areas--mostly because this is your quilt and you can spend the extra it takes to do that... ...or the other thought might be darkish gray--that might not be so bold on the black--and kinda blen in the colors--thereby seeing the quiliting on both colors of the blocks... ...or another way to go might be a goldish yellow--and have some sparkle. It is hard to tell just from the computer--put all these choices on the quilt and it will tell you!!! I can't wait to see what you use the QZ for on this one!!!!! My kids are both home from college for the next 2 weeks--that might be interesting with a 21y/o--who of course thinks she knows everything about life--oh yeah--we are making her bridesmaids dresses in these 2 weeks--I could use a few prayers!!! Have a Blessed Christmas Season!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Kristina, your quilt turned out so pretty! I like the way the grouping of stars in the center create another larger star, and the black makes the other colors pop. I'm looking forward to seeing this quilted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 That turned out great Kristina! I like the black background and the way you set the blocks. I sure wish I had your energy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Oh Kristina, did that top turn out beautiful. I think you really enhanced it by your special border holly treatment. LOVE IT GIRL!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 What a great quilt--your color choices and setting are wonderful! I am also waiting with the crowd to see how you quilt it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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