ffq-lar Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Here's a bed quilt for a teenager. Conversation with the piecer, her aunt-- Me--the big light areas are perfect for some quilting that shows a bit. Do you have an idea of what you'd like stitched there? Umm--not really. Is your niece feminine? Umm-- not really. Would you like a feathered wreath there? Umm--not really. How about something geometric like a spiral or concentric circles? Umm--no. I can stitch crosshatched lines through there or put a modern flower shape and fill in the background? Umm-- How about I think about it a bit and stitch something not-to-feminine but graceful that fills the space? Umm--OK I guess. (Hey lady, I'm floundering here! Just give me a clue or I'm gonna stitch whatever I want.) Thought it but didn't say it! Long story not so short---here's the finished product. I call it "transitional" since the pattern is old, the fabrics are a mix of calicos and modern geometrics, and the stitching is mostly traditional. The white (really, white with silver dots) was stitched with a made-up sorta flower/not really a flower/ almost a Dresden plate looking kinda thingie. That's what I'll call it! Feathers in the red border, baptist fans in the blue border, CCs and thingie on the rest. Large LLBean flannel sheet for the backer (it was yummy to quilt on) and Mountain Mist batting--also a good choice for weight and definition. Flickr pics--arrow right for details. https://www.flickr.com/photos/larech/15588503619/ And if you got this far--look for the piecing error. Unfixable when I got to it. I had to decide whether to follow the quilting blueprint or the fabric plan. I stuck with the same quilting as the rest. Squinting will help you find it faster. As always, thanks for listening and looking! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 It's really tough when they don't give much of anything to go on. However, if she's not happy with what you've done she's crazy. It's beautiful, as usual!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Perfect choice for quilting, given her responses. I see it but wouldn't have if you hadn't said something. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Love it! may have to "borrow" that motif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I like it when they don't give you a clue. You always knock it out of the block! Beautiful!!!!!! Love all your quilting choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Nice work. I like your "circle molar feathered dresden plate" motif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks everyone! While it looks like the center thingie was stitched like feathers, I marked and stitched a circle and then the spokes, out and back to the center. As I reached the last spoke, I stitched out to the edge and then made the V's between the spokes all around, ending at the last spoke and back to the center. It was much faster and more forgiving that stitching like feathers where you'd stitch out, V, back, repeat. Just thought I'd share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks for the explanation, now I need to go back for another looksee.... This will be added to my repertoire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Love your circle thingies Linda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Nice job Linda. I actually like the mistake. Looks like hearts coming out of the stars. I hate when you get no help in design planning, makes it so hard to come up with a design. You did a good job. I hope she loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 That's so pretty. I hope she loves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 It is beautiful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Turned out great...as usual. It took my squinting to find the booboo. Will you show it to your client, Linda? Or just let it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'll let it go, Meg. I found it too late to fix. I wouldn't always do that, but she is obviously disconnected from this one, as you can tell from our conversation in the first post. It's a gift for a niece and will be gone in a week or two. So I figure no worries! (wish me luck!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Neat job Linda... I can't find the mistake.. don't have time to keep looking.. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Linda you always do such a great job with the quilting I don't think anyone would ever notice the piecing error. Looks beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 This quilt turned out beautiful. I love your flower thingy. A great design, so simple but so effective. I can't imagine your customer being disconnected from this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBCorson Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Beautiful. What do you do in the case of a piecing error? I saw it immediately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Love the new circle design!!! Awesome. I see at least one piecing error..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 You nailed this one, Linda! The circle motif is wonderful and I love the border designs. Please come to Florida and bring your magic fairy wand to share with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Only you could finally figure out how to quilt with all those restrictions. I love the different border designs, especially the small blue where you just did the cc from the pieced one. I just wish I could remember all your ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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