LibbyG 1,020 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 micajah, Oma, yankiequilter and 11 others 1 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumpurple 17 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Libby, it's so beautiful! I love it. Sharon thequiltbatt and LibbyG 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quilterkp 124 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 That is STUNNING!!!! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dlnewell 468 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 post Share on other sites
Sue E. 320 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 post Share on other sites
lkl 79 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Beautiful! Leslie LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam 434 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Sure is beauty! Awesome! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gail O 203 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Simply gorgeous. LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Beth 840 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Beautiful!! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kwiltr 269 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 post Share on other sites
yankiequilter 283 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. LibbyG and Quilting Heidi 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cagey 769 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 post Share on other sites
mlsa3 715 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. Quilting Heidi, Pepsi Girl, LibbyG and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thequiltbatt 1 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Absolutely beautiful! Well deserved LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilta93 374 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 post Share on other sites
Tellabella 12 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 post Share on other sites
LibbyG 1,020 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 post Share on other sites
KarenH 60 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Libby the quilt it beautiful!!! LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilting Heidi 1,398 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Its just beautiful Libby. I love that feather border. LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tootsquilts 292 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 post Share on other sites
connieb 100 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Love it too. LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I dew quilting 225 Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Beautiful LibbyG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovemyavy 5 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! LibbyG and Pepsi Girl 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pepsi Girl 238 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! LibbyG and Lovemyavy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin 63 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 post Share on other sites
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