ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I am so lucky to be the quilter for this fabulous applique quilt. For those who haven't seen one of these, it has it's own book! My LQS has an LBB group, like a Dear Jane group. This one was beautifully appliqued by someone we all know... I will tell you who after I post some pictures and you can drool over her hand-applique and piecing skills! Here is a full shot of the whole wonderful quilt. Liam, dramaqueenB, Oma and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Can you believe that border??!! Here is a detail of the roses block. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Strawberries!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandra Darlington 117 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Absolutely stunning!!!!! I will have to kick my husband off the PC so I can see this with a large monitor, instead of on my little laptop screen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 A detail of the border at the very start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 A little wider shot. GMALKB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Von Roberts 32 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Absolutely mind boggling applique and quilted to perfection! Yvonne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joyce 22 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Linda you made that quilt just shine. Thanks for all you did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 So, obviously I did my swirly McT to surround the applique. All applique outlined, all tiny half-square triangles CC'd, the double blue/brown frames all SID. Wool batting, Monolon, and So Fine on top. BottomLine pre-wound bobbins. And an extra-wide Kona white on the back. OK--who made this? Hint--she lives in the Midwest. Her name starts with "J". I love her! We bartered my payment () with another fabulous applique quilt--I will post a photo of my new beautiful quilt top when I can find a place big enough to lay it out--it doesn't fit on the photo stand!!! Dennis has claimed it, but we'll see about that! This wonderful hobby/career has brought me together with the most wonderful and talented people--can you tell I am happy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 OK--Joyce let the cat out of the bag!! Yes, this was stitched by Joyce! Now I will get Den to help me take a photo of the "barter quilt". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KarenH 60 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 The quilt is beautiful and your quilting makes it perfect!!! Stunning work by both the quilt maker and longarm quilter!!!!!:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Primitive1 802 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 WOW WOW WOW - What a stunning quilt!!!! You are lucky to quilt it and especially lucky to have one of her applique quilts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Here is my barter quilt--I love it! It is King size with a pillow tuck so the medallion will be centered on the bed. The background is not pale blue, it is white. My camera was confused! dramaqueenB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 A closeup of the pillow tuck--it has to be 3 feet wide! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LibbyG 1,020 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Linda, That swirly McTavish is stunning! Gorgeous quilt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,629 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Joyce used gorgeous batiks for the flowers and enhanced with lovely hand embroidery. Look at all the space for quilting! This group of pansies has a pale orchid color which perfectly matches the color of my bedroom. Now, I just need to find time to quilt it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CindyT 394 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wow! Leaves me almost speechless. That's gorgeous quilt and quilting and other quilt. Umm, umm, umm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandra Darlington 117 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Your new quilt is beautiful! I can't wait to see how you quilt this one. There is so much space to be creative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PattyJo 92 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 What a good barter deal for both of you. Joyce, your quilts are beautiful - all that wonderful applique stitched to perfection. And Linda, your quilting on the Little Brown Bird quilt is spot on. I can't wait to see how you decide to quilt this beautiful King size pansy quilt. At least it looks like pansies to me. Congratulations to both of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin 64 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 It's good that I can type because I can't talk! My mouth is hanging open in awe!! What an amazingly talented piecer Joyce is and the quilting is lovely. It takes a brave and talented quilter to take that one on. I would have slithered away and hid!! Thanks for the inspiration in both peicing and quilting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srichardson 241 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 WOW, what a team! Two beautiful quilts. Sue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Linda S Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 You did such a wonderful job of quilting this exquisite quilt, Linda! And Joyce, you are a great applique'r. Can't wait to see the other finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Linda G. Craig 36 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 As my mother would say, You are going to catch flies with your mouth open like that!!! I have to pick my jaw up off the floor! Wow, you are both such talented quilters and make a sensational team! In my dreams, in my dreams.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cblevins 260 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Oh my gosh!!! I love applique and that one is unbelievable. What I would give to do something like that just once!! Your quilting is perfect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neher-in-law5 254 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 There are just no words to tell you how pretty both of those quilts are. Thank you so much for sharing so many pictures of each of them. You both have done wonderful work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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