MODEN Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hello there, It's me again, sorry i keep popping in and out now and then. But niow that I have this wonderful machine, her and I are dancing up a storm just about everyday. I am still working on building a customer base and it's slow in coming. I am advertising like crazy and networking and have my own website as well. I advertise on the local online classifieds and it has driven a lot of traffic to my website, but no bites yet. As many of you know I made a bunch of quilts while waiting for my Freedom to arrive and I used them to get fmiliar with the process of long arming. Well, there is a market for everything. I know have an online store and I am selling Quilts left right and center. They are going to Australia (2 so far) Florida, Washington, Michigan,NH and NC. I feverishly work making quilts only to have them bought at the local Farmer's Market Wednesdays and Saturdays. The nerve of some people! As you can imagine, I am really happy, I just wish the main purpose (i.e. longarm quilting) of my machine purchase would materialize in a bigger scope. Anyway, Vicki sent me a picture today of a Banner she did and although I can only dream of being as good as that before I leave this earth, I just finished a quilt of which I am very proud. Nobody better buy it, or I'll punch them..lol. So I would like to share it with you all. Your comments good or not so good are all welcome. I love growing n this medium and all constructive criticism is very welcome. There are 3 pictures of the Quilt and 1 of a section of my studio which is so organized, I don't know if I ever touch anything in there again. Thanks for lidtening and looking. Monika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chickenscratch Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika, It's very pretty. Did you use a panto or is that freehand? I love all the purples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODEN Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 number 3 is of the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Oh, what pretty blue fabric. Where did you find that? I love that shade of blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODEN Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 this is of my very organized storage room Thanks theresa, I used a Panto "Daisty Swirls" what alot of work, took me about 4 hrs steady work to do this one, I used Sofine on top and bttomline, and never a thread breaking....just fantastic thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigletaz Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Love it....clap clap clap clap............My freedom arrives on Friday! Yeah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 WOW Monika... Now we know why they are buying them so fast!!! Great job!! I have a feeling your gonna have to keep that one under lock and key. Someone is sure to snatch it up if you don't. Great Job Quilting. Just keep up the great work and the business will come!!!! Have a great day!!! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Such a pretty quilt! The fat-petaled daisies are perfect. More clapping from me--can you hear it??! No wonder you want to keep it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODEN Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Thanks for the compliments y'all, had the blue fabric for ever teresa, probably from when I went trucking, I think I bought it somewhere in Finley, Tn..haha, Renee you'll have loads of fun with your Freedom. Mine is a great gal and there is nothing we can't tackle (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 WOW!!! Monica..... Your doing just great girl!!! I love this quilt & your choice and execution of quilting!!!!! Keep up your good quilting!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 {{{applause}}} {{{applause}}} {{{applause}}} {{{applause}}} {{{applause}}} {{{applause}}} Love the quilt, Monika! Also luvin your adorable storage area - way too cute stuffed animals & decorations in there! U R so fun. Missing you, too..... Glad you are happy and quilting like crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika, That's a very nice quilt and great quilting. I'm sure that one will sell quickly if you let it out of your studio. I'm glad you like your new Freedom. Sandy PS-What a nice corner of your studio. Very neat and clean looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika, Great job! Aren't these machines wonderful! I'll keep my fingers crossed that nobody wants to buy this one from you Oh by the way do you want to come organize my new space?! Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAB Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 What a great job you did. I'm also jealous of your clean and orderly storage room. It looks like a quilt store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika, That is one heckofa GORGEOUS quilt!! Did you piece as well as quilt it? Are you going to sell this one at "market"?? You will surely get a good price for this one! Aloha, Hawaii Barbara PS You do a great job of "stash storage". Maybe you should hire out to those of us whose "stash runneth over"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODEN Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Oh you're all sooooo wonderful. If you pay my plane fare I'll come to your place and organize, love organizing almost as much as quilting. Yes I piece all my Quilts as well as quilt them. I do simple Quilts because the price is right for the demographics I live in. Anything over $350.00 doesn't sell, so I keep them Country Quilts and Panel Quilts, and Strippy Quilts. Works great. Fabrics are all premium, no compromise there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Great Job Monika. What a good color combinations in your quilt. I also love your organized studio. I can't seem to keep mine looking quite like that. Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlittle1 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 The quilt is gorgeous. You better hide that one if you want to keep it. I need you sitting beside me when I start de-cluttering my house. I am determined to do it. Read a good book on it two weeks ago, but still haven't started. I read the book again tonight and wrote out the main points. I need you to tell me, "No, you don't need that!", "Get started!" "Have you used it in the last year? No, then get rid of it!" Do you do phone consultations? Oh, wait, you're in Canada. Hmmm, I don't think my calling plan extends to free calls to Canada. Anybody in the USA want to be my de-cluttering pal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Originally posted by annlittle1 Anybody in the USA want to be my de-cluttering pal? Sure! When do I start? And, does the word "pal" mean you come to my house to do the same??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika, How far away are you from Michigan? I was just thinking that I really should hire someone to come in and do a clean sweep thing in my house. I use to be really good but the last few years have taken a toll on me and especially lately I just don't feel like doing anything to the house, just let me quilt. Your quilt is stunning, I can sure see why you are selling them. Shana, I will take you up on that but the catch is you have to come here first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingupastorm Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika it looks wonderful! I just have one question.........................will you come organize my studio for me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxley Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika - I pop in and out too. Meh, I'd like to spend more time here, but quilts call, and so does the new puppy. Your quilt is to die for. I love it! I'm in the process of organizing my studio, too. For years I had "work fabric" stored in there. I did custom needlework finishing. This is all gone now, but, dang! It's taken me 4 months to even get to the beginning of the reorganization, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhwolf Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika, love the quilt. It makes you just want to curl up under it. Give us your website so we can see more!! Judy in MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckeindl Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Monika- love the quilt! What type of batting did you use to get such a nice little puff in the daisies? thanks for sharing! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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