chickenscratch Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I am posting pictures of a quilt I am almost finished with. I have been working on it for ages and I designed and created it to enter into a contest. It was done entirely on the longarm, except for the little quilt in the middle which is hand stitched. The needle is still sticking in that little quilt to give the impression that the quilter will be back to finish it later. I have beads and crystals to add to the lilies for stamens and pistules. I still need to embroider violets in the grass and add the binding. The title is "Grandmother's Flower Garden in Grandma's flower bed". The flowers are made out of fabrics I dyed and painted. The grass and the background bushes are commercially printed green fabric. I mostly like how it turned out, but after it was all done I started criticizing myself (like I always do) and decided I don't know if it's good enough to enter or not. The problem is that the top thread pokies showed up on the white backing. My family thinks it looks fine, but I want the opinions of those of you who have had quilts accepted into contests. I am posting several pictures. Please email me your honest opinions simplyeggcellent@bellsouth.net Thanks, Teresa www.chickenscratchquilting.com Picture: Grandmother's Flower Garden in Grandma's flower bed (designed Jan 2006, completed June 2006 by Teresa Taylor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 This rose is made up 35 different little pieces all glued together and held together by the quilting stitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Here are the daffodils and some of the iris. I wish I could get the pictures to show better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Here you can see the thread color against the white and my terrible stitch length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 What a neat quilt. I love all of the handwork and piecing. Be sure to show us again after it is all completed. You are doing great. I don't know much about entering into a contest. The back does seem to show some color on the back... I wish I could help... Good Luck... Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 the top is beautiful!!!! You did a wonderful job. I don't know about entering a show either, I am sure some of the wonderful experienced people on this forum will be able to answer that. I just want you to know that you did great with the designing and piecing. I know that this entails a lot of hours! give yourself a great big pat on the back. All my ideas seem to just stay in my head, at least you have given yours a voice. Bekah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Of course you should enter the contest! Especially if it is a contest requiring that the quilt was made within a specific time period, and next year it wouldn't be eligible to enter. You probably won't win First Prize, but is that your only goal? I enter my quilts in shows just to show them off and I don't care if they win anything or not. I think they are wonderful and the opinion of others (as in judges) is of no consequence to me, but that's just me. My biased, professional opinion is that the quilt world deserves to see this most lovely and creative quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstucker Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 What a beautiful job you have done with your idea! Please don't worry about the back....let the execution of your idea speak for itself. If they criticize the back, so be it .....there will be nothing but compliments for the front. It's magnificent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Thanks all for your comments. I have been working on sewing the beads to the front, and I have ironed the fabric for the binding. I will take a picture of the finished project. I am still deciding whether to enter or not, but I probably will. I don't care if I win or not, but I would like to get some comments (which will mean getting at least past the first acceptance group). Teresa www.chickenscratchquilting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APQS Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Hi Teresa I think its really beautiful, don't worry that some darker thread shows on the back - the back is only a small part of the whole project AND its not that bad! Next time you could use printed fabric on the back! I don't know what competition rules would say about this but, if you really don't like the back what about putting a piece of fabric over it and securing it with the binding and sleeve? Keep doing these wonderful pieces and enjoy yourself. Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I agree with Sue, Very pretty quilt. I lke it!!! Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qfairy Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Mine use to do that with those threads showing on the back. But was told to take a sample swatch to the side and loosen up both the top and bobbin tension and start with tightening a little at a time. Was told the threads are to just lay flat on the quilt not to pinch it to tight. Thats what was causing the top thread to pull down to the bottom and showed. Hope this helps on your next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Finally finished. Here is a picture or two. I love how the daylilies turned out. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 another picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 I only added a few crystals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Here are a few of the lilies. They are my favorite. I think the dye, ink, and beads gave them a lot of depth and dimension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Oh Teresa, it is exquisite!!!!! You must be so proud. You have really honored your grandmother with this creation. You are an artist just discovering her canvas:) Bekah Shepherd's Garden Quilting APQS Millie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Teresa-- The entire thing is stunning! I love the leaves you quilted in the dark background and also that speckled lily. Definitely a winner!! Good luck. Linda R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GERRY Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Your a WINNER in my books Teresa: Awsome quilt, who cares if you win or not, get your work out there. Make sure your name is clear, & that people see that you do great work, think of your business that's the prize you will win. Who know's, maybe you will get a client or 2 by just entering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Teresa , If I were you I would enter the quilt , we all learn from others . You will get feedback from the judges . You go girl , let us know what you won . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesewise Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Chickenscratch, you are an amazing artist! I really could feel myself walking thru a garden and happening upon a quilt someone was working on while they got up and left for a glass of tea! Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 It is lovely. The problem you had is why I now always use matching thread back and front. It makes a second beautiful quilt on the back with the colorful threads. But that's for next time. I would definately show it. I can't imagine all the work that went into those flowers-THEY ARE GORGEOUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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