LadyLake Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 My customer gave me this quilt, which will be used as a bed scarf draping over the end of her bed. It is about 40" x 100". She noticed when she dropped it off that she pieced one long row of the attic windows blocks backwards, but said it doesn't matter. This eliminates the possibility for me to bring out the 3D effect with the quilting. So my question is, how should I quilt it? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'd do feathers in the pink/purple area and either cross hatching or a all-over fill in the blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen G Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I agree with Heidi and feathers would minic the pattern in the print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Oh bummer! Did she not want to fix it because she'd lose her place in your rotation? It seems a shame to do all that work and then be okay with it having a big mistake. I'm sure it will be pretty when you're finished quilting it anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Grady Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Joan, This may sound a bit "far out" but when you turn it sideways it looks like "ladders to the attic"! Since it's a runner it will most likely be viewed from the side more than the length. I'm not experienced enough to have a great quilting suggestion but perhaps looking at it sideways will give you a different perspective. Or, you can just say, Susan, are you crazy! And, I'll just pretend it's my DH talking to me! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Here is the attic windows quilt finished. Thank you to Heidi for suggesting feathers -- I think the backwards piecing looks fine. Actually, I had trouble at one point remembering which direction to make the feathers and goofed. Rather than taking it all out, I decided to go with the flow and began making the feathers freeform and varied, to go with the backwards piecing and feather directions. I would not have done this with a new customer, but this quilter is a regular and I knew she would enjoy the 'creativity.' I used "Inca Pink" Rainbows, a new one that I finally got to try out. In the past, I would have taken the time to rip every wrong stitch out and redone it, however, I've learned to be easy on myself and learn tricks to make mistakes look like they are part of the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 I like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 I like it too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 love!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 great feathers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Oh....I LOVE your feathers!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 That turned out really cool, Joan! I especially like the feathers in the purple sashing. Very creative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Nice! Pretty feathers:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 cool feathers! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Very nice, you are really good with feathers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 I love that color thread! And your graceful, open feathers are perfect for this quilt! I hope your customer appreciates your wonderful work and treasures you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Okay, I'm going to be like Meg last night, "I love you guys!" Only you could find beauty in my quilted feathers. One thing I really like about the support from this forum, is that you are all always here and always supportive. A treasure-trove of quilty friends. Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Looks wonderful, Joan, and I love that thread color. Well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakequilter Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Very cute and creative! I like it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Great Feathers!!!!! Love how you did them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 That looks great. Your feathers are really cute. I like the variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabelongarm Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I really like how the swirls break up the feathers. So graceful. going into my favs for practice for me to do!!! Joanne Flamand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 You make feathers look very easy. The close-up pictures are great...thank you for the inspiration. I've always shied away from feathers, but I see that it could be easier this way--no backtracking lines. hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Joan it came out perfect! I love the feathers. It is the perfect style for this quilt. I'm sure your customer will be over the moon because you turned a simple quilt into a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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