Primitive1 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Ferret, thanks for posting the pictures, I loved looking at all of the detail - I'll bet it is even more stunning in person. If you don't mind, I have two questions for you... how long have you been quilting? And when you do a project like this, do you plan it all out or just the bones and do what comes into your head while you are quilting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I've been patchworking about 10 years and longarming 5 o6 I think. Mostly I plan the bare bones and work from there. This one was actually planned, as a 100" square quilt. Then the fabric broke the plan so I had to change things and I was back to just having the bones of a design and filling in as I went. The background designs are always what feels like a good idea when I start them. Which isn't always the best choice but I get by. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Oh wow! I checked out your blog, and I am blown away!!! The detail on this quilt is magnificent. Every ribbon you have won is justly deserved. This is a masterpiece of your artistry. Take a bow.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustee Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Congratulations Ferret!!! Job well done! I am so excited for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 congratulations! gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltnutt Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Just went to your blog and your quilt is soooo beautiful. CONGRATS on your win !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semedo2000 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 All I can say is OMG.... How did you do that? Beautiful quilting Ferret. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Sending a big congratulations to you! Your are so talented. Glad you shared your news with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 PUSH 'EM BACK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Anderson Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Such talent! I bow to you, quilt master! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Originally posted by semedo2000 All I can say is OMG.... How did you do that? Beautiful quilting Ferret. Congratulations! Start at the beginning and carry on until you reach the end Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Well done Ferret on your numerous awards. Very well deserved for such dedicated quilting. Where on earth did you find 400-600 hours to quilt this? (Having read this on your blog)- did you stop sleeping and eating for a while ? - LOL..... seriously though well done - excellent work - I wish I could have seen it in real life at Sandown, unfortunately my back issues kept me away again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 It went on and off the frame a lot. It had to fit in around customer work. I also did a lot of it when I wasn't at Festival of Quilts last August. Those 4-5 days when everyone else is busy are really valuable and I think I will be taking advantage of them again next year. Mostly though, sleeping less is the key Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Oh Ferret, I was so looking forward to seeing this at Festival but hope it is successful for you elsewhere. Two questions, What size did this fabulous quilt end up? Did you have to soak and block it, if so where and how, given the size I'm thinking not on the living room floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Ferret, your quilting is mind-boggling!!!! Amazingly beautiful! Definitely very humbling on my part...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 WooHoo, Ferret!!! Honey, you take the cake! Your work on this is amazing. You have yanked me from the world of lurkdom, thank you! But what do you think we are here for if not to help each other celebrate?? We shall celebrate, and I will provide the music. Everyone plug in your speakers, turn them all the way up, and prepare to dance with Ferret: <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8yWaZVchd6k?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 The quilt ended up 104"x129". I did block it. I took over the whole workshop at Patchwork Corner for Christmas and New year. I bound it there too, there isn't room at home to do it. A local hotel let me use one of their meeting rooms to photograph it. Loving the music Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 That's wonderful, Ferret! Those awards are well deserved and I'm thrilled you won them. Now, to go to your blog and see your fabulous quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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