LibbyG Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 The Bedford Historical Society asked our guild to make them a raffle quilt for 2017. I've always wanted to make this quilt since I saw it in McCalls Quilting Magazine a number of years ago. I used Hobbs 80/20 batting, So Fine on top and Bottom Line in the bobbin. I added an extra row to the top and side of the pattern so it would be queen size. It won 2 First Place Awards, a Second Place and best longarm machine quilting in 3 different area quilt shows. Only one judge said she saw shadowing. I did try to press seams open, but it was easier to sew nine patches ironing to one side. How do you try to prevent shadowing? Honor Abides Here (2) by Libby G, on Flickr Cumberland MD quilt show 097 by Libby G, on Flickr Honor Abides Here (5) by Libby G, on Flickr Honor Abides Here (3) by Libby G, on Flickr dianne31331, Liam, Bonnie in Ok and 11 others 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumpurple Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Libby, it's so beautiful! I love it. Sharon LibbyG and thequiltbatt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterkp Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 That is STUNNING!!!! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 The only thing I could think of would be if a slight amount of blue was peeking out from behind the seam allowance causing the "Shadowing". Maybe the quilt judge was just standing in front of the light causing a shadow. I think it's very beautiful! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 This quilt is gorgeous. I love the blue and white. Your quilting is fantastic. I am not sure, but I think the only way you can avoid shadowing with such high contrast fabrics is to make sure you always press to the dark color and when piecing try to align your fabrics so the blue fabric is just a "smidge" below the top of the white. LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkl Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Beautiful! Leslie LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Sure is beauty! Awesome! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail O Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Simply gorgeous. LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Beautiful!! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwiltr Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I've always loved that pattern as well and your quilt is stunning! Love the navy and white contrast and your quilting suits it to a 'T'. It's a beauty! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Gorgeous, Libby, the quilt is stunning. To reduce shadowing I will trim the dark fabric in the seam so it lies below the light fabric. Quilting Heidi and LibbyG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Libby; The piecing and quilting are absolutely gorgeous. Great job on the accolades as the show. Thank you for sharing. Cagey LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 2 first places, 1 second place and best longarming...ha....I wouldn't care if there were shadows all over the thing....it's absolutely beautiful. Just tell them you didn't charge extra for the shadowing. LibbyG, Quilting Heidi, Lovemyavy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequiltbatt Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Absolutely beautiful! Well deserved LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Congratulations on all the ribbons! Your quilt is beautiful and the quilting is absolutely awesome!! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellabella Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 It is absolutely beautiful with exquisite quilting? What issue of McCalls has the pattern? LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 August 2006. If you google the title I think you can find the pattern online, too. A big thank you to everyone for the nice comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Libby the quilt it beautiful!!! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Its just beautiful Libby. I love that feather border. LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Your quilt and quilting are just absolutely beautiful Libby. I love all of it. LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Love it too. LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I dew quilting Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Beautiful LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemyavy Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I don't see anything except a gorgeous quilt! Congratulations on your well-deserved honors. Your quilt is amazing! Pepsi Girl and LibbyG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 On 10/13/2017 at 11:54 AM, Lovemyavy said: I don't see anything except a gorgeous quilt! Congratulations on your well-deserved honors. Your quilt is amazing! My sentiments exactly! Lovemyavy and LibbyG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 That is absolutely beautiful!! Wish I could quilt like that! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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