ffq-lar Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Does everybody love wool batting? I do!!! Here is a holiday Hunter's Star--very nicely pieced with a batik backer. I needed a motif (not necessarily Christmas-y) to fill the odd shaped area--the cream and green. After some drawing, I came up with this leaf. I was able to stitch continuously around the center stars doing all four cream areas and also catch the cream diamonds of the center star. Then the green with green thread--the red diamonds of the centers were stitched with the green as well-- because the red had a black line-print of holly, the green thread looked black on that print. Lucky! SID the red zinger and a quick C-curve in the border--nothing shows there except the texture. Wool batting made all the difference with this one. It looks Victorian to me! (Oops--sorry--should have posted under "Pictures") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Here's a close-up of the leaf motif. I used So Fine cream and green, with Monolon to SID the inside of the red zinger. BL bobbins. The bobbin thread was green to match the backer and tension was good throughout--even with the cream thread on top. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 linda - this is just beautiful. really lovely. i have never used wool batt. i have only used qd cotton, qd blend and hobbs 80/20. if you have time, can you 'splain what exactly you mean????? thanks linda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Looks great. I like the leafy design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Originally posted by meg linda - i have never used wool batt. i have only used qd cotton, qd blend and hobbs 80/20. if you have time, can you 'splain what exactly you mean????? thanks linda. This one was Tuscany wool, made by Hobbs--which is soooo even and consistent. QD makes wool, as does Legacy and Hobbs has an heirloom wool as well. My customer chose this one because it was only a few dollars more than the premium cotton batting offered at the LQS. It was a full bed size batting. Wool quilts easily, the stitches really show, and it is bed-friendly--not too hot and it breathes. The Tuscany has very little shrinkage and washes and dries with a little extra care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi Linda! I just received a roll of wool babtting. Can't wait to use it! Your quilting is beautiful. I love the way you create your own designs to quilt. Just Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 ABsolutley beautiful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Gorgeous quilting! Wool is my very favorite batting. Gives nice loft, nice definition, and it's nice and warm on the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinginthecountry Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Yep, I like this one too. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 ok, Linda - you nailed it again and this just has to go into my fav's. I think just about every quilt you have posted pics of has ended up in my fav's - you just do one good quilt after another. Congrats on a winner in this Hunter Star quilt.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longin2quilt Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Gorgeous! Love the quilting! BTW: wool batting has been recommended for use in baby quilts D/T its natural flame retardation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 thanks linda - when i get a bit better, i will try it. right now, i dont mind it ifmy stitches dont show :P:D:D:P Originally posted by ffq-lar Originally posted by meg linda - i have never used wool batt. i have only used qd cotton, qd blend and hobbs 80/20. if you have time, can you 'splain what exactly you mean????? thanks linda. This one was Tuscany wool, made by Hobbs--which is soooo even and consistent. QD makes wool, as does Legacy and Hobbs has an heirloom wool as well. My customer chose this one because it was only a few dollars more than the premium cotton batting offered at the LQS. It was a full bed size batting. Wool quilts easily, the stitches really show, and it is bed-friendly--not too hot and it breathes. The Tuscany has very little shrinkage and washes and dries with a little extra care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Linda, I too LOVE wool batting. I also am using Tuscany wool. By the way, love your quilting, again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Just BEAUTIFUL Linda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Ohhhhhhhhhh! You continue to amaze me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Lovely, the wool really shows off the leafy motifs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlene Bowker Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I also want to be this good one day....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I have always love wool batting...maybe that's coz we are sheep farmers and it adds warmth to a bed quilt for us in Scotland...I don't know?....lol....but this is a wonderful idea for a hunters star...another quilt that is on my 'to do list', I've got Eleanors pattern book and templates...When I see this beauty from you I don't know what I'm waiting for! Great Quilting....as usual! It's already in my favorites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Linda another beauty, your quilting is superb !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight Quilter Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Linda, Linda, Linda, someday my dream is to become a fabulous quilter just like you. I admire/love your work. Sure wish I could take lessons from you!!!! Beautiful quilt and of course quilting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! Beautiful job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Your quilting is beautiful, and that wool wadding shows the quilting up very well. When I grow up ...... !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriasews Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I always use wool for my quilts and after seeing a few of mine done, I am having more customers ask for it. It is so light and drapey yet warm. The design you came up with is wonderful. I have a Hunter's star coming up and now I am really looking forward to quilting it. Thanks for taking all the planning time out of my schedule. I really does look amazing with this pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Darn Linda, you continue to amaze me with every quilt you do. I will be moving in real soon, and maybe it will rub off on me. Doubt it but sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 You nailed it Linda. That is great. I love it. Wool is my all time favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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