EHonour Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Been doing some small, simple stuff that I thought I'd share. This first one is a charity quilt kit that Beth got from an organization, to return for their distribution. I like the bold colors in it. It's been sitting around waaaaay too long, so I popped it onto Lucius to play a bit. I did a nice "falling leaves" pantograph in the center and then a free-hand cable-like pattern in the borders. Fun to just create a border! Now to finally send it back... Two years ago, right after getting Lucius, I did a panel baby quilt like this for a friend. Now another friend has just had twins, and I discovered that my resourceful wife had actually bought FOUR of these panels for her stash! So we pulled out two more of them and did contrasting backing and border flanges for the twins. I was also really sneaky and loaded both baby quilts onto Lucius at the same time! The panto is one that I created for that first quilt, so I lengthened it and just ran it all the way across both quilts. (Well, I had to adjust the laser between the quilts to keep the lions and elephants from being cut by the edges.) More fun. Keep stitching, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWall Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Great quilts Eric! Isn't it fun to sometimes be able to just 'play'... Love the idea of loading the two quilts together. I'm sure that was quite a time saver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InesR Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 How is it that on the last photo of the dual load that it is tucked up? If I don't have a top pinned, it hangs straight down but yours seem to be anchored somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Ines, I'm sure Eric will chime in soon. I float all my quilts but use the pvc rings/clamps to stabilize the end that drapes over the bar. If my red snappers are in the way, I also use two long magnets that I got a Harbor Freight (just be careful not to drop them on your feet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Love all these quilts Eric, and also how you loaded the two quilts. I have only done that once, and thought it was a bugger to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I love using panels for baby quilts. They are just so cute, and it takes a minimal amount of time to get them ready. Love how adventurous you are with freehanding a cable border. It's the best thing to do to get btter, but I'm still not there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 I have a template to do the cable border, but haven’t tried it yet. I didn’t think I could do it free hand. I like the idea about loading 2 quilts at the same time. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHonour Posted May 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 On 5/7/2018 at 8:42 PM, InesR said: How is it that on the last photo of the dual load that it is tucked up? If I don't have a top pinned, it hangs straight down but yours seem to be anchored somehow. Sorry to take so long answering; I've been off on a business trip. When I float a quilt, I use these metal spring clamps to hold the near edge. Got the idea from Angela Huffman when I took her startup lessons. But to be honest, I usually prefer to fasten the quilt to the top roller rather than floating it. That helps me to keep the edges straight and the same width. I only float it when it's a quick little project like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InesR Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Off to the hardware store! Thanks Ed and Gator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Love the panel ideas and how you loaded both at the same time! Really cute quilts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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