IBQLTN2 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 So after another quilt retreat at the beach I have finished this oriental quilt all except the final two borders which are not pieced. My question is: Is this quilt too busy to do any custom quilting on. It is a gift for my son and daughter in law for their bed, so it will be used but I have also been given permission to enter it in our next guild show which will be March 2012. So I am wondering if it would be a waste of time and effort to do alot of sid, etc. Or do you have any other ideas of what might be a good fit for this very large quilt. It will be 104 x 112 by the time the last two borders are added! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi, Jeanne, That is a really pretty quilt! I think I would do some sort of allover in everything except the center, like ginkgo leaves or even a shashiko type design. I'd outline the geisha, cranes and pagoda in the center. Thread color?? Not sure, maybe black or even gold, something that blends with most of the fabrics. It is going to be stunning when it is done. Can't wait to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 That is super pretty. I would do custom. SID all the sashing and then do background fills that a Asian inspired for the blocks and do something more special in them middle. I would definitely do a thread that blends as it doesn't need any competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Good question would be what would blend, monopoly for sid and maybe gray or taupe?? for the backgrounds? I really would like to make this special, but oh, soooo much work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Jeanne I bet a taupe would work fine and I'd do the SID with that too. Maybe an antique gold but nothing too showy. metro has a great one. It will be a lot of work but so worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 That quilt is going to be NOTICED at your quilt show! I can't wait to see it once it is quilted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Depending on the line of thread you use, either an antique gold or what is called straw gold looks great on the oriental fabrics. The only challenge is that it will blend very well with the fabrics. If you are entering the quilt into a show, do custom work. If not, I would do a very simple all over; I've used a double loop in the straw gold on Asian themed fabrics. It gives the quilt texture but doesn't compete with the lovely fabrics. Most importantly, have fun:) Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Lynn What do you mean by use a double loop, are you referring to how it is threaded through the machine? Or run two thicknesses of thread? Not sure what you mean by double loop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Jeanne, Nothing so complicated:) By double loop I just meant a double loop meander. While you can see the meander in this picture, it does not show up if you are standing two feet away from the quilt. All you get is a sense of texture. Simple and fast - but probably not show worthy. Lynn P.S. I think Doodlebug may have posted a prettier double loop meander a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Custom Quilt it. Those gorgeous Round Arched windows are crying out to be emphasised. You could do clamshells in the square set blocks, down the sides. Circles in the arch and down into the bodies of the windows. I think I better scribble on the photo. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Just in case you haven't looked at Corey's post on her Asian quilts, see http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=25917 And I agree with Lyn that you want to do custom work on this. You'll just have to get up your courage to do a full custom king quilt:) You can do it! Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 now the borders are added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I would SID the whole quilt, take it off and rest. Then study a book of sashiko--Cindy Roth, Longarm University has a bunch of rulers/templates. This would be a great opportunity to practice your heart out! It has to be breathtakingly beautiful up close! Can't wait to see what you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Wow! That was the perfect fabric for that quilt!!!!! Let me guess; It is on the floor cause there is not one tall enough to help hold it!!!! Jeanne, it is stunning! It is sure to get a ribbon at your show. I wish you all the luck quilting it out. As big as it is, you may need patience too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks so much, It is very pretty and I want to do it justice, but oh MY, how long is this going to take to stitch all of this in the ditch??? I guess if I am able to do it I will surely become quite good at SID with all that practice. Syvia, After finishing it last night it was hard even to find a floor big enough to lay it out for a picture and this picture was taken with my cell phone because my internet was down for the night. Hubby is pretty tall but he would have needed someone to hold the other end if I took the picture. My Poor Lenni will be full up as the short side, which is from top to bottom measures 105 inches and the width is 112 inches. I purchased my backing fabric at 3 yds 108 wide thinking that would be plenty, so now I will need to add a strip in there somewhere to be large enough. Well, I guess I have my work cut out for me, so this is the last picture you will get for awhile, as i am not very fast at custom quilting. thanks for all of your encouragement, it spurs me on to GO FOR IT!! Blessings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Jeanne on a good note it isn't a friendly quilt! Look how nicely that is laying! You can do this!!!!! It will be worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 That is such a lovely quilt top. The borders are just perfect. Can hardly wait to see how you quilt it! Have fun! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennyquilts Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 what a pretty quilt. Can't wait to see it quilted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Gorgiouoso! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I think it's too busy to do an all over. SID, and I would outline the main components in each block with metallic thread. I think anything more will be too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Wow is that pretty. I think I would SID the whole thing and then do outlining of motifs or fills in your "window" type units. In the straighter bar pieces, I'd do some sprigs of cherry blossoms or ginko leaves. I think those always have an asian feel to them. I can't wait to see it done. Very nice quilt top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanp Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I think I would make it sparkle with gold thread, there is gold in the fabric, so it will just add a little, SID and outline flowers, birds, etc. Can't wait to see it done. But remember: HAVE FUN!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Beautiful quilt!!! I think everything should be SID. I would outline the designs in hte fabric in the center panel. THe outer blocks I would do various designs such as clam shells, curved cross hatching (I don't think I would do anything with straight lines), Ginkos, and whatever else I could think of in the theme. I would try to give the curved blocks the feeling of an arch, but not exactly sure how I would go about it. As far as thread, I would use a neutral color that will blend with the fabric to do the SID; something that would melt away and not be noticed. For the rest of it, probably a gold colored thread, but one that doesn't totally "take over" the quilt. Maybe a FilTec Glide, if the right shade could be found. I would not use a real metalic, but would use an embroidery thread in a gold color, that would have a bit of sheen to it. I can't wait to see what you do with this one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Oh!! So very pretty, Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Jeanne, If you are going to do custom, I'd use a contrasting thread. Keep your designs simple and classic. It is a gorgeous quilt. Use a double batt with wool on top so all of your work shows with the texture. If you use the thinner invisible thread (Madeira MonoLon available from Columbia River), it will hardly show for SID. Best wishes -- it is gorgeous. A son is worth the work in my book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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