Laurie Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 This is a quilt I made and quilted for a friend who has been diagnosed with Parkinsons..........her colors are terra cotta so I know the hand dyed fabric by Kathleen Starr would be perfect. I found a light batik for the background and then found this wonderful fabric for the border and backing. You can't really see the quilting in the border........ It is the first quilt that I did the McTavishing technique as an allover background fill....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Love the McTavishing and all the beautiful fabrics. Great JOB Your friend should love being wrapped up in this Hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Laurie--Beautiful job on the piecing and wonderful quilting!! Tell your friend to keep her attitude positive it is a great help with PK. My father passed away in December 2006 after having PK for 25 years and I can honestly say that I never once saw him angry or upset about the way his life turned out. He was a farmer and had to give that up when it became to difficult to do the work. My mother took care of him at home until the very end. Anyway--great job on the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingupastorm Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 OOOOOhhhh I love it! The McTavishing just takes it from nice to wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 It is just beautiful!! Can you share with me what the pattern for the quilt is?? I wish I could McTavish as nicely as you do!!! Your friend will be thrilled! Janette:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 What a wonderful quilt! I think you did a great job with the fabric selection and the piecing, and the quilting is spectacular. I'm sure your friend is in need of a hug after this diagnosis and your beautiful quilt is a very long lasting and very special hug for her. You are such a nice friend to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 You did a super job! I'd be proud to be posting that beautiful quilt! I love the McTavishing thing. I havent tried that yet, but just thinking about getting up the nerve. LOL! Any hints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Laurie, Your McTavishing is very very PRETTY! So elegant. Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 ....for all the kind words. I love it when a quilt has a specific purpose, in this case, a HUG. I think the McTavishing technique (or my version of it) is a fairly simple technique to do.....it doesn't have to be perfect, it's easy to get around to different areas and it's hard to tell where you mess up! I do use my SR so I can stop to think where to go next...... The quilt pattern is from Spring Cleaning by Atkinson Designs. The quilt is called Antique Album and it's construction is very easy. Terri - thank you for the words of encouragement....I will surely pass them on to my friend. I'm sorry for your loss..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 This really looks good! The perfect hug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdp Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Terrific job. The McTavisihing looks awesome. Congrats on a job well done. Rachel Milli Hamilton, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thanks, Kenna and Rachel! I'm pretty happy with it! I'd like to make one for myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Just wondering if you SID around the colored squares, or just did a close McT? I have a large (90 x 130) Pumpkin Seed to do. She wants it to look 'old fashioned' with lots of definition. I had thought of using the circle and a meander in the centers, but if I dd some McT inside the 'Seeds', without SID, that might be faster. Even a small meander in the centers would be quicker than SID around each circle. They each measure about 4.5", and there are about a million of them!!:P:P Opinions, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Laurie, the quilting is beautiful as well as the quilt. Your friend will love the HUG!! Thanks for sharing the pics......love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Grace - I actually did SID around the blocks and the border ~~~~~ But, I did it freehand as I was doing the background fill. I did use the channel locks while doing the ditch between the inner and outer borders. In your case, you probably could do just a small meander instead of SID! Thanks for the kind words, Renae! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Laurie, Thanks for the ideas. Really love the way your quilt turned out. Great inspiration for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Laurie - that is just beautiful!! You did a wonderful job - nice quilting too!! Those busy kinds of wide borders are really good to play in and try some- thing new that maybe you just wouldn't have the guts to do otherwise.... Real good boost to "just do it" and know that you can!! What a wondeful friend you are! You give out REALLY good hugs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Thanks, Judi! I usually panick when it comes to borders.....I never know quite how to fill them. This one was easy but in the end, you can't even see the quilting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Fabulous McTavishing!!! You are a such a blessing to your friend, it will be a cherished quilt for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsigler Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 What a gorgeous quilt. The colors and the pattern are nice and a good showcase for your quilting. McTavishing looks beautiful. Does that amount of quilting make the quilt stiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted June 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Thanks, Kathy and Cathey! The quilt is not really stiff at all! You would think so though, because of all the thread. After I put the label on and wash it, I hope it looks the same. I used Quilters Dream Blend for the batting......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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