CindyT Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 This is week THREE for this queen size quilt. She wanted microstippling in all that large beautiful white space between the lonestars (not my choice of quilting for that area for sure). I can only microstipple for so long and then have to take a break. I'm hoping to be done in the next two days. I can only do half a row a day. Anyone else ever have to do this much microstippling on a quilt? I know I will change my pricing after this quilt if microstippling is involved. I have to say, I am so impressed with my APQS machine being such a work horse doing this! EDITTED: Finally done and customer picked up. She was happy. Now I'm pretty much out of space to post pictures here and will have to learn something else if I want to post any more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I feel your pain! Great SID work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Doing lots of micro work with white on white would have me blind. Be sure to tell her how many hours of work are involved so she appreciates the deal she got. There is no way you are making a decent hourly rate doing this type of quilting. On the upside, it is looking great! Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 AHH! That is a LOT of micro-stippling. I might have even tried to talk her into larger pebbles or McTavishing or some other more flowing filler that would still recess the areas but not KILL you in the process!!! LOL That being said - it's going to be lovely when you are finished! We will be your cheerleaders to get you through to the end! YEAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I know it is extremely tedious but it sure does look good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Cindy..... You are a legend!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Cindy, you are tired of m/s I'm sure.. the results are lovely.. and your work so even.. I can hardly wait to see it off the frame and know how much pouff it gives the star to accent it. Beautiful work to say the least.. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 BRAVE GIRL!!!! AND THE QUIT IS BEAUTIFUL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 It does look very good, but it also is too bad that she wouldn't have you do a different quilting option that would give the same end results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Oh my gosh that's not a good choice, was it?! I feel your pain Cindy!! I'd have to charge wayyyy 2 much $, and that woulda back'd them away from microstippling that large of an area all over....for SURE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Go Cindy! It's a beautiful effect. I share your pain too....ouch! I agree with micajah....be sure to tell your customer how many hours you worked on this. Bet a computer is sounding awfully tempting right about now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 WOW Cindy, that is going to be a beauty, my back would have definately broke doing all that Micro Stipple so I understand your pain. You are doing fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 You have my sympathy and my undying admiration! I. Hate. Stippling. I do it when appropriate for the era/style of the quilt. But there are hundreds of other dense fills that will add movement and texture. Not to mention what other wonderful things that could have been quilted in those giant hexies. But I imagine your piecer wanted the stars to be the stars. And they'll be so prominent when you finish. You're a brave quilter--my shoulder aches just thinking about that micro-stitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Pins and Needles Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 GOL (gasping out loud), that's so micro it hardly looks a stipple! It looks beautiful, would love to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I can just feel my shoulders...it will be amazing once it is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I have reached my quota for LIKES for the day but I appreciate everyone's comments. I think today (Lord willing) will be my last day of stippling on this quilt! I'll post pics of the finished quilt after I get the binding finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I just finished a Texas Star quilt, and stippled the four large open blocks in the corners. I first stitched concentric circles, the largest being 16", and then stippled the space around the circles. Tedious! White on white. It took about a half hour for each block. I'm glad it's done. Hang in there. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Turning out great..........makes my back and neck hurt just to look at it and imagine what it is doing to you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I'm with Charlotte. My arms hurt just looking at that. It is beautiful though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Wow, that must feel like the project that will never end! At least you can console yourself with the fact that it is going to be absolutely gorgeous when you get it done. Hang in there, Cindy, you can do this! But I have to admit that it makes me tired just thinking about all that stippling............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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