SandraC Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hi there.... I'm just quilting away this morning and realized that I'm getting low on PolyQuilter #322 "Pumpkin". I haven't had this thread all that long so it made me realize just how popular this colour has been. It runs from cream to golds to brown. It has looked fantastic on anything I've used it on. Hope it's ok to plug something like this. No affiliation. I just think it's good to pass along something that has been a good thing. Have a good day (woohoo, first day of school, back into a routine again!)... Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hi Sandra, I don't have any PolyQuilter thread as I prefer So Fine. But I do have one spool of Signature thread called Mother Goose. This color might not look all that appealing on the spool, a brownish tone, but it is a great thread that seems to blend in with quilts that have so many other colors going on. Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I have a cone of PolyQuilter Pumpkin ~~~ just haven't used it yet. Now I can't wait to pull out the quilt it is intended for! Lately, I've been using a lot of So Fine #405 Cashew...a nice light neutral. In fact, I used it on this quilt.......it blends well with the really like fabric yet looks great on the darker fabrics, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Laurie, What a LOVELY quilt!!! Your feathering is gorgeous! Would love to see a picture of the whole quilt! That is a great thread for NOT distracting from the quilt. Hawaii Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmanda Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I LOVE POLY QUILTER it has to be my absolute favorite thread. I love any thread by Superior! I use So Fine in my bobbin for almost every quilt I do. Great Stuff.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 for Manda..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmanda Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 What talent!!!!! this is getting printed for my inspiration wall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Laurie, fabulous feathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Everyone in this group has been an inspiration to ME. I can't begin to tell you how many of your webshots photos I have perused and saved! It feels good to be someone's inspiration! Credit goes to Suzanne Earley for her Meandering Magic technique..... And, thanks, ramona-quilter, for the complement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Laurie, beautiful work! Did you just wing it freehand meandering feathers all over the entire quilt or did you draw out your spines all over the top, first? And, Yes, you are an inspiration to many folks, me included! Not only are you a gifted quilter, you have a wonderful and kind soul and you are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks, Shana......very kind words. I freehanded the spine first - no marking. Actually, I did it in sections, first quilting the spine in the available area, feathering up one side til the end and then coming back with feathers on the other side. Makes for some wonky feathers! Then I rolled the quilt and did the next section. After I finished the quilt, I purchased Suzanne's two books and found out how she does it. I'm doing it on a quilt now and let me tell you ~ much easier! Give it a try! It a really fun technique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 OK, thanks for the advice. I am going to buy Susanne Earley's book. I think I need to buy a new book case to hold all the stuff I have collected...LOL! (books are my weakness..that and patterns) I'll never live long enough to make all those things from all of my books & patterns, but I sure love to get inspired and drool over the beautiful samples in the books, any way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Laurie, what pretty feathers....This is one of my favorite quilt patterns. I too need to add it to my stash of need to master list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Laurie, the feathers are MAAhvelous! I have Suzanne's Meandering magic, I need to get the More book, too! (now I just need to work out how to get my Millie and where to put her!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Laurie, Thank you for the WHOLE picture! WOW - gorgeous!! And thank you for sharing the technique for your feathering. Do you have the SR on or off when you are quilting this? Like I said in an earlier post - my feathers look great on paper.....but lose something in the translation to fabric! I am ready to load two practice pieces at one shot on the machine, and you have inspired me to PPP my feathers! My SR is still on the fritz (Amy is helping us with that), but manually the machine is working PERFECTLY! Aloha and best regards... Hawaii Barbara APQS Freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Barbara - I used the SR so I can stop and see where I need to go next.....very helpful but not totally necessary. I think it can be done without....... On paper, I am terrible! I do much better on the fabric.....don't know why. But, I'm glad! Good luck with your machine and getting it squared away. I love mine!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanme Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 yummy plump feathers...just love them. Beautful quilting Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryll Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Laurie, Your feathers are so beautiful. I loved how they really complement the quilt. IF this was for a customer I bet she jumped for joy when she saw it. Thanks for the great suggestions on the books. Cheryll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Wow!!! Gorgeous feathers!!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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