Laura Farnham Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Pulled this ones off the frame late last night,... I couldn't wait to work on this one,.... the embroidery work is so pretty,... Like most of my custom work,... I started with really no plan,... but I knew I wanted to really bring out all the detail,.... I used Quilters Dream Puff Batting. The embroidery work was already backed with batting so I did not have to add an additional layer,... This is my first attempt at Curved Crosshatching,...and I am pretty pleased with the way it came out,... I love free flowing feathers in borders and the pebbles gave it the extra pop. I used Glide thread in both Linen and Aloe to match the fabric,... I love adding different layers of texture to add interest to each piece,... and one of my favorite backfills is the straightline work,.... My Milli quilts them with ease,.. no rulers needed,... stitched in manual mode,.. I also like to play with stippling into pebbles,.... it draws the eye in and compliments each other nicely,.... Thanks for looking,.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmeimann Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Oh my goodness, how beautiful. What a lucky customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Stunning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Laura, your work is exquisite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battynurse Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Wow! That is absolutely stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamache Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Love the design and all the texture you created. Beautifully done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueenB Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Holy Smokes! Gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Laura I never get tired of looking at your work! Gorgeous! You made all the right choices and your customer is going to be extremely happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Absolutely beautiful! I love your border work; very inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Wow and double Wow.....can you post a picture of the entire quilt. That thing is absolutely beautiful and your quilting just highlights everything. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 This is absolutely lovely. great job Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qltnbe Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Gorgeous work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Words escape me....it's draw dropping gorgeous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Lovely quilting! Your curved cross hatching looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apylinski Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandcembroidery Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 That's AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 This is absolutely beautiful! I think it would be great to understand what year machine you have and if you used any of the machines accessories - like quilt glide if you have a newer machine or the hydraulic lift and how these worked for you, rulers or circle lord, etc. I think this would help other newbies including me to see how these accessories could be used. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 On my stars, this is stunning! I like how you started with "no plan". You obviously know how to "wing it"! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 This is absolutely beautiful! I think it would be great to understand what year machine you have and if you used any of the machines accessories - like quilt glide if you have a newer machine or the hydraulic lift and how these worked for you, rulers or circle lord, etc. I think this would help other newbies including me to see how these accessories could be used. Thanks! Hi Mercedes,.. let me see if I can explain my set up and what I used,.... I work on my original 2006 Green Millenium,... It has the standard table,.. with upgraded M&M Wheels,... (Non Blissed) No lift,.. but I do have the machine set rather high,... I am 6' tall. I like to be right on the quilt when working,... I stitch mostly in Manual Mode,... and change stitch speed often,... Love being able to change speed while stitching, right at my fingertips,... My machine is not equipped with Quilt Glide,... I adjust the speed to my movement and get into the rhythm of the quilt. My favorite accessories, that I use almost exclusively,... are my Hartley products,... I use the Hartley Expanded Base for rulers,..or when I need just a touch more drag on a quilt,... I use the Hartley Fence for Circles,.. Arcs,, and Crosshatching,... The arcs for the outer border of this quilt were made using the Hartley Fence Circle Maker,... (I love using this for most of my custom work,... My hands have a hard time holding rulers,... this makes Curves,. Circles, Concentric Circles a breeze!!) for straight line work,... I use the hopping foot for my spacing,... if I want smaller spacing,.. I just measure half of the hopping foot,.... no rulers,... just put machine in manual mode and go,... it's kinda relaxing,... If you let your machine do the work... it tracks quite nicely,... vertically and horizontally,... Hmm,... I think that is it,... WAIT!,... HOT TAMALES!!!! I love HOT TAMALES.... Must have them when working on a custom quilt,... (well, any quilt actually!!!) I hope this helps,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wow and double Wow.....can you post a picture of the entire quilt. That thing is absolutely beautiful and your quilting just highlights everything. David Hi David,... I will try to get a full picture,... There really is not much more to it,... in the pictures above,... the last green border you see is the end of the quilt,... I will see if I can get the Whole Piece in a Picture,..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Laura dear, as always, an eye popper! You and I both love the texture of straight line quilting, mixed in with the ease and flow of pebbles and mini stippling. So, did the gal put a layer of thin batting behind her quilt top when she was embroidering the outlining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing Laura....always inspired when I see your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Absolutely over the top...lucky recipient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thank you for so generously sharing your work and how you accomplish it. Your quilting is simply amazing! Love looking at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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