anniemueller Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Boy, this has been a long time in the making. This quilt is something I started almost 10 years ago. I'm so slow at hand applique....thought it might never get done. I'm finding that the machine quilting is super fun. I got so excited this week to see how the background filler makes this applique pop. I'm still working on this block, and it's the first one of many. Just had to share the fun.... Before filler, I outlined the applique and did a small echo around it. With some of the filler done Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wow! Annie that filler sure looks tiny. I love how it looks. Can't wait to see the entire quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wow! I see you are having fun!!! Love the tiny fill!!!! Can't wait to see the WHOLE QUILT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wow what a little detail will do. Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I love that filler, Annie! Beautiful quilt. Can't wait to see the finished quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Lovely quilt, Annie, and how great that you are now able to quilt on your longarm after all these years!! Looks wonderful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 That is awesome Annie. I love the applique very pretty and the filler really sets it off. Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Isn't it great when we get to play on our own quilts. I love that filler but it is going to take forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Can't wait to see it complete. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Awww, that little feather is so sweet!!! Looks like you will be having a lot of fun with this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Great filler! I made this quilt! Quilted mine before I had my longarm, wish I could do it over...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Really does make the applique pop. It's beautiful! I can't wait to see the entire quilt! Good for you for hanging in there and finishing it after so many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Awesome filler!!!! Can't wait to see your whole quilt!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow, is that pretty, but I think if I had chosen to do that, I'd be very sorry (and very tired) before I got half way through. I hope you have a lot more energy than I do (which, of course, isn't hard). That quilt will be lovely when you've finished it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 The tiny feathers along the stripes look awesome! Do you use side light to see what you are doing? Any tips on how to make it look so perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Those are some itty bitty feathers! Congrats on finishing a hand applique. I still have yet to add that to my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow, is that pretty, but I think if I had chosen to do that, I'd be very sorry (and very tired) before I got half way through. I hope you have a lot more energy than I do (which, of course, isn't hard). That quilt will be lovely when you've finished it! *************** I enjoy making feathers of any size, so I'm loving this time spent. There are 4 blocks on the quilt with the striped background, and I plan to do the little feathers on just those 4. I'm working hard to come up with two other designs for the rest of the blocks that I will enjoy doing as well. I definitely don't want to get stuck doing one I hate for hours and hours and hours..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 The tiny feathers along the stripes look awesome! Do you use side light to see what you are doing? Any tips on how to make it look so perfect? ****************** Great question Heidi. You know, I read the post recently on quilting in the dark, and that's what I'm doing. I'm using the machine's light and natural sun light from a window close by, and I turned my big fluorescent overhead light off. That window provides good side light. I'm using the edge of the brown stripe as the feather spine. I start at the bottom and go up, then straight stitch back down the spine to get to the bottom again. Then I sneak over in the ditch to the other edge of the stripe/spine. While I'm making the feathers, I concentrate on the shape. I try to make them fill the space and taper down to the spine. I use the bump method. And I try hard to touch the edges of the brown stripes and not wander into them. It's looking much better than I expected. The stripes on the fabric are not perfectly straight, they are a little wavy. That actually helps me because I'm a little wavy too. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Oh My, Annie, That's a very beautiful job you're doing. I didn't even know feathers could be so small. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Oh my this is lovely. Can hardly wait to see the entire quilt. You are doing an incredible job on this quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Waving feathers are beautiful.. and as the applique is! Just keep enjoying! rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Me oh my, that is mighty small fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Annie, what patience and talent you have! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Wow, that is and is going to be gorgeous. Can't wait to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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