AHuffman Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Everything on this quilt is 100% freehand except for the one far outside border/corner. One of my clients did the machine applique for each of the flower blocks and since the applique crosses over the setting triangles I knew I needed to select a quilting design that would also be free flowing. I was in the mood to do some free hand feathers and I got a bit carried away. I used Quilt Glide to help me in the tiny spaces and, of course, Bliss makes guiding the machine on all those teensy feathers sooooooo much easier. I used Fil-Tec's Glide as my top thread, Superior's Bottom Line in the bobbin. I used YLI nylon monofilament around the applique. The outside border is the only thing done by computer and that is my own twisted arch pattern. I think it looks like church windows when it gets repeated. Oh, and the batting is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20. I'm working on a quick video tutorial of how to do the freehand feather border. It is a very common design and super simple once you "see" how it goes together. My client is on vacation and I'm looking forward to showing her how it turned out. You can see more photos over on my blog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Gorgeous, Angela! Your feathery fill is wonderful and I love the sashing, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 That's Beautiful Angela!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 What gorgeous quilting, Angela! I love your freehand feathers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Very contemporary looking...batiks used for flower appliques...wow! Love your quilting choices. Thanks for some great inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I love those freehand feathers, they really flow beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Beautiful quilting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 This is stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 It looks fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Drooling all over my I-pad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 You are amazing. Love those feathers!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Very pretty. I love your uiltig an dal of the pretty colors. Nicely done. Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I think it is past my bedtime. I think that is an after midnight code I used!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Very, very nice! Beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Beautiful quilt, but your quilting/feathers are even more so! Love the free flowing design and whimsical/light feeling they invoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Your quilting always makes me smile and marvel at your precision and artistic talent--it's fits the mood of the the fabric and piecing beautifully. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Beautiful and gorgeous. I so appreciate all the videos you do. I would love to learn how to do those freehand feathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyb Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 LOVE that flowing motion! Beautiful quilting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyan Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Very pretty quilt! Wonderful quilting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 How beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I recognized some of the flower blocks from Janet Pittman of Garden Treasure Designs. I had a class from her way back and did the tulip block. She lives in Iowa and we belong to 2 guilds together. I enjoy sitting near here at retreats and seeing the new designs she is working on. She is also a Master Gardener and actually grows her inspiration!! The wonderful feather quilting really enhances the designs. I will have to show her the pictures of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster58 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I hope someday I can do this. One step at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Beautiful quilt and gorgeous freehand quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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