DoryJM Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Our guild does a challenge project each year. I rarely play, as they often pick some really off-the-wall fabric. However, this year, I thought that if I made something with the fabric and it turned out halfway decently, I could then quilt it beautifully (she says, modestly;)) and take it to quilt shops to show them so that they would put my card in their shops and recommend me to their customers. Win, win...right??? This was my start: (the challenge fabric is the background and the center of the star...its supposed to be planets or stars or something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 And this is what it looks like finished. (Sorry for the backlight--there's a bright light in the sky wreaking havoc on the lighting in the yurt). My problem...its a tad busy for quilting to show! Best laid plans, right?? Any quilting suggestions...anything???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 How about some shooting star rays coming out from the centre tothe very edge, but not over the blue outer squares. You could then infill every other ray with a freehand fill. Circular cosmos or spiral in the outer blue squares. You could bead some of the print stars when finished. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 I like it Dory. How about a heavy bright "gold color" thread. Something like a bright light in the dark sky or space. I bet it is doing to be really special when you add you magic quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 hey dory...how come i never got the challenge fabric?? i asked for it...remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Oops...I didn't remember. Did you ask me? I'm a bad person...sorry!!! How fast can you piece? I could send you the fabric on Tuesday...has to be back by June 17. I am sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Hi Dory, What about a plain-er backing. Then you can quilt whatever you like and it will show on the reverse. Once again showing your creativiy and versatility - which sounds like win-win to me. :cool: Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 dory...what size finished? i could probably do something! if it isn't big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 i like the way suzanne thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I don't think we even had a size requirement...something smaller though, like maybe 120" around. Want me to send it to you?? Susanne...great idea! Now...what should I quilt on it. I was originally wanting to do feathers, etc., and maybe I can since the backing would be plain??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 sure dory...send it my way! and the rules too. how many fabrics to add, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaquilts Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Dory I love your challenge. I think feathers would be great. Hope you post pictures when you're finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 dory...did you mail the fabric yet?? i picked my pattern. now i just need to start! you did say it needed to be stars right?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I put it in the mail two days ago...don't you have it yet???? Darn Post Office!! Nope, doesn't have to be stars, I just did a star. It can be anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Dory, I like what you have done. Have you thought about doing some trapunto? That would make the area pop a whole lot more and then you could micro stipple the background down and then you would really see it. I know you want to do feathers but I see trapuntoed stars in the outside border. Maybe add the feathers in the light blue areas as those would show it. Also using silver thread would help for the design to show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 is it my mailman or yours that goofed?!? darn post office! i will let you know when i get it and will get it done and right back to ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Kearney Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 what about glow in the dark emb. thread I am a beginner so don't be too hsrd on me your stuff is soo good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Dory, Stitch it in metallic silver thread on the dark fabric and it will look fabulous!!! You can do it just relax and take your time for backtracking on feathers, etc. It is a manageable size to go all out and it will look awesome. BTW Love your star :cool: Lisa:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Dory, you've received some great advice! I just wanted to say how pretty it is! I really love that background fabric, so fun! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I agree with Lisa.....silver metallic thread would look awesome on that quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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