Mercedes Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 This is the first time I have used Circlelord boards and I'm happy with the results. This is the Seattle Seahawks Quilt (football) that I made for my son. I promised him it would be finished by Sunday's game and it is. I even added a sleeve on the back for hanging and signed it. It's the "Go Hawks" Quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Great job; looks wonderful! Go Hawks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Perfect quilting pattern for your quilt. Congrats. It is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Looks great ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qltnbe Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 He's going to love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Great quilt! Go Hawks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 YEAH!!! Go Seahawks..... Go - Go - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Seahawks.. I wanna go home! I wanna go home! Oh, Lord? I wanna go home.. I'm homesick.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I think your quilt is what spurred them on at the end to that amazing win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I think your quilt is what spurred them on at the end to that amazing win! That surely was an amazing end! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Nice quilt. Aren't the CircleLord long boards fun and easy? I love mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Nice quilt. Aren't the CircleLord long boards fun and easy? I love mine Once I talked with Michael on how to use these boards, I was amazed how easy it was. I also have the swirls board which I want to try on another charity quilt. The only thing I have to worry about is that I want to be able to do custom freehand quilting so I can't get too used to the boards or I'll never get good at freehand quilting. I'm starting my next charity quilt and am planning on doing freehand feathers - forcing myself not to use a board. I love quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Save your boards for quickie quilts where they want an all over edge to edge design. Faster and easier than a pantograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Once I talked with Michael on how to use these boards, I was amazed how easy it was. I also have the swirls board which I want to try on another charity quilt. The only thing I have to worry about is that I want to be able to do custom freehand quilting so I can't get too used to the boards or I'll never get good at freehand quilting. I'm starting my next charity quilt and am planning on doing freehand feathers - forcing myself not to use a board. I love quilting! Great Idea; I practice new designs on charity quilts when I have time. If I'm pressed for time tho I use my CL boards for a fast and perfect finish! Enjoy practicing all your skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.waits Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Mercedes, When I first got my Millie, I didn't want to do pantographs for the same reason, I wanted to do custom/freehand work. However, I've since changed my mind. I have found that using the pantographs has actually helped with the freehand stuff. I can follow the pantograph design and not worry about where I'm going next. As a result, my shapes have gotten better, my curves smoother, and my overall control has improved. So don't be afraid of using the boards, in the long run, your muscles are still learning the shapes and the movements necessary to do freehand work. It's all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Sharon I never thought of how using pantographs and boards could help with learning freehand stuff. Thanks for that tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 The use of that board for that quilt is something I wouldn't have thought of but it turned out fantastic...all that movement and then the curves ended up being in exactly the right places. Great job! Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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