LibbyG 1,020 Report post 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 1 13 sewbizzie, Gail O, Bonnie in Ok and 11 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plumpurple 17 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Libby, it's so beautiful! I love it. Sharon 2 thequiltbatt and LibbyG reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quilterkp 124 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 That is STUNNING!!!! 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlnewell 468 Report post 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! 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Debbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue E. 320 Report post 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. 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Sue in Phoenix, AZ Millennium with IntelliQuilterhttp://www.flickr.co...aciouscreations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lkl 79 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Beautiful! Leslie 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Quilted Stitches APQS - Lucey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liam 434 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Sure is beauty! Awesome! 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gail O 203 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Simply gorgeous. 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Gail Olfert Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of times our breath is taken away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Beth 840 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Beautiful!! 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Mary Beth Powered by 2009 Freedom Future winner of the Millie Sweepstakes http://marysnutshell.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwiltr 269 Report post 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! 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Kathy 2017 APQS Lucey Janome 6600P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yankiequilter 283 Report post 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. 2 LibbyG and Quilting Heidi reacted to this Quote Carmen in the Ozarks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cagey 766 Report post 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 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote May your threads be balanced, and your bobbin forever full…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlsa3 715 Report post 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. 5 Quilting Heidi, LibbyG, Oma and 2 others reacted to this Quote David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thequiltbatt 1 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 Absolutely beautiful! Well deserved 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quilta93 374 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 Congratulations on all the ribbons! Your quilt is beautiful and the quilting is absolutely awesome!! 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tellabella 12 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 It is absolutely beautiful with exquisite quilting? What issue of McCalls has the pattern? 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LibbyG 1,020 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenH 60 Report post Posted June 27, 2017 Libby the quilt it beautiful!!! 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote 2016 Blissed Millie!"You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give".Kahlil Gibran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quilting Heidi 1,398 Report post Posted June 28, 2017 Its just beautiful Libby. I love that feather border. 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Quilting 4 U http://community.webshots.com/user/merrih2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tootsquilts 291 Report post Posted June 28, 2017 Your quilt and quilting are just absolutely beautiful Libby. I love all of it. 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
connieb 100 Report post Posted June 29, 2017 Love it too. 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I dew quilting 225 Report post Posted October 13, 2017 Beautiful 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Diane Wingo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovemyavy 5 Report post Posted October 13, 2017 I don't see anything except a gorgeous quilt! Congratulations on your well-deserved honors. Your quilt is amazing! 2 Pepsi Girl and LibbyG reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepsi Girl 238 Report post 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! 2 LibbyG and Lovemyavy reacted to this Quote Nancy Gammill AKA "Gabby" Hand Guided Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin 63 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 That is absolutely beautiful!! Wish I could quilt like that! 1 LibbyG reacted to this Quote Robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
