quiltaholi_518 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hi all, this is the last quilt I have to do for my guild's show in 3 weeks (except for my own, lol) I loved the flow in this quilt, and I had Suzanne Earley's book Meandering Magic and so I followed the instructions and feathered all over. In the field I used Rainbows #827 and then in the black borders I did the same quilting style in black thread so as not to messy it up too much. The polished cotton she used showed enough texture without seeing the thread........... BTW, if you're in Chicago near the end of the month, please look hear for details about our show (457 quilts!) www.prairiestar.net Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 how do you get your feathers to look so good? it is lovely. You did such a wonderful job on this quilt. was doing a meander feather all over very hard? it sure does look like it. good choice of thread. it makes the quilt top sing, sing, sing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Very Nice Caron! It is really pretty and does have a great flow! I like how you changed to black for the outer area. I agree that the variegated would be too much. I can see you marked the spine in the black area, did you also mark the center? Or did you just "wing it" ? Great job!!!! Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Caron, pretty quilt. I want to learn to do the meandering feathers. Next class i take has to be on feathers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I marked the spine only, weaving in and out, and then just filled the feathers in................. I recommend Suzanne's book............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Caron, WOW you have done a great job I have Suzanne's book and have been ppp one day I'll show mine...one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylkamode Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Caron, Really great! I love the meandering feathers! Sylvia Kaptein Sylka-Mode www.sylkamode.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane@bcq Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Caron, I love your quilt! I also really love Suzanne's book. It really does a great job explaining doing the all over feather meander and over the top feathers. I have done several of the patterns that are in the book! You can't beat easy and looks good from the front of the machine and you can still charge the basic panto price. My customer's are loving the stuff I do from the book. I love it because I don't have to mess around with lining up the pantos. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Caron, You did a beautiful job. Thanks for giving credit to Suzanne's book. It sure looks like something I'll need to purchase. Charlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I will join Charlene in thanking you about Suzanne's book. there are so many great artists out there and as a newbie it is hard to know what all is a good thing for our library. I looked at the feathers again and am just awestruck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Very pretty Caron. It looks just great. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Caron - Beautiful job. I too will check out this book. I know the book won't make my stitching look like yours, but I will take all the help I can get!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritathequilter Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Woohoo Caro, that's goegeous! I might even give something like that a try. It looks easy yet so beautiful. I love the threads you used on the backing...makes those feather pop right out. Where you used the black thread in the borders, did you also use black in the bobbin? How did that look on the back? Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobuck Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Caron: What a lovely quilt! Someday I hope to attain such precision. Now----to the more immediate problem. I was oiling my machine in the hook area. I thought it was off and as I wiped the excess oil away with a piece of batting:( The machine took off and wrapped the batting in a tight wad. Well I finally got the piece of batting out and now my needle does not come down into the bobbin without interferring with the bobbin rotation. I do not know what to do. Please help! I now realize how stupid I was but.....Fortunately nothing hit while the needle was running automatically....just turning by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobuck Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Help anyone: I caught a piece of batting in my bobbin area while oiling. Now my needle does not clear the bobbin area without hitting. There has been no power to the machine---just turning by hand. How do I fix this!:( Jo-Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanros Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Caron, That is a beatiful quilt, I love the feathering, guess I better work a lot more on my feathering:) Jean Millennium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted September 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 JoEllen, I don't know what to tell you other than to try and work it free with a tweezers. Try and post this problem on Machines and Maintenance, there are people that read that that know how to deal with that kind of stuff...... Regarding thread, I used rainbows top and bottom in the center, and So Fine black on the outside border with a prewound black C&C in the bobbin........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qfairy Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 OOOhhh YUmmie I love feathers and yours are Puuurrfect dear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplydivine Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Those feathers are scrumptous!!! (really great pictures) Your customer will love the quilt! I'm sure you have something really spectacular in mind for your own quilts too! Can't wait to see those! Good luck with the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesewise Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Carson, I'm guessing the batting helped make your beautiful feathers stand out so well...what kind of batting did it have? Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted September 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I used Soft n Black, it's a needled poly by the Warm Company and has a nice loft without being too poofy. The fact that she used a polished cotton helped too, it reflects the light and shows the quilting nicely........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Anne Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Caron, Your quilt is really beautiful. I'd like to get Suzanne Earley's book and learn this technique. Do you know who sells it? Thanks for posting the picture. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Caron - Very nice! Love your feathers, I'm sure this quilt will be a hit at your quild / show - now don't forget to show us yours when you get that one done!! I can't wait.... give us a hint.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted September 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Almost done, Judy. Pics in a day or two. No feathers though! Can you say Stained Glass???? Here's Suzannes Website, you can order from her..... http://www.saltcreekquiltco.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooreQuiltsMN Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 THANK YOU for the recomendation for Suzanne Earley's book Meandering Magic I ordered it after seeing your GREAT feathers! They look Terrific! rIt arrived yesterday, and I can see why you liked it. I can't wait to put the technique into action! Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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