chuckster46 Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 This quilt has a story, long so I will shoot to the moral. Always, Always measure top, batting, and backing. I took this quilt in from a regular client. She told me that she had a "Christmas Quilt" she need done for an auction. The back was a 108 wide panel and just do something swirly. She had washed all of the material. I measured the top at 83" by 105". The back was 104" by 104". The washing must have shrunk the back. I cut a section of the back made the back fit the top. I never measured the batting. Dumb! The batting was bulk. I got to the end of the quilt and had about 2 inches of extra batting on one the left side and short about 1" on the right. Pulled the quilt off of the Milli trimed the sides to get the batting I needed and sewed it on the end. Reloaded the quilt and finished it up. The quilt would have been a lot of fun except for the extra work. MEASURE EVERYTHING!! Bottom line, the customer was so happy when I presented the quilt to her she teared up and said, " I love the back better than the front". See me with pride all over my face.... The quilt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I see why she loves the back better. How'd you quilt it? Free hand? Templates? Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckster46 Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Hey Beth! Free hand and ruler. I drew about 50 poinsetia on the white board and then went to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Chuckster, dude...my man! Wow! Hey, you are rockin' and rollin' with the freehand. And, your SID really sets it all off just perfect. Look at you. Beautiful work! PS: Thanks for the "lesson learned" -- it's always good to remind eachother to do the fundamental things like measuring before we load a quilt. Have a great day and please share more of your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Chuck, What an awesome job you did!! That customer must be SUPER satisfied! Hawaii Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Chuckster....I too love how you quilted this...the back really shows, almost like a two sided throw now. I think we all have at least one of these in our lives.....and about the time you decide to get lazy (its never happened to me ) it will happen again.:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Nice ruler work & freehand Chuck! And a SAVE THE DAY high 5 to ya too! Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Nice poinsettias, Chuckster. Don't you love it when that new design we try just SINGS like this one does!! Pretty, pretty, merry, merry!! (We need another NorthWest get-together!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Well now, Chuck. You have certainly come a long way since we had that first meeting. You are rockin man. Wow. Will you quilt for me????:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryll Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I love the back and the front. What a nice job. I know why the customer cried. You took her quilt to a higher level. Cheryll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Great job Chuck. I also really like the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelalan Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I like the back too, can't help but look at the back first, you did a great job Chuck!! Quilt-On http://classicquilter.com Michaelalan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckster46 Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Thank you all for the very kind comments. My inspriation comes from all of you in this chat room. Every day I quilt I learn something new. Every time I open this chat room I learn from all of you. For all of the Northwesterners we reall do need to have another get together. It was good to hear from all of you. Take care and happy quilting. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxooms Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 You took an otherwise ordinary quilt and made it extraordinary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhend Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Love the poinsettias. I'm sure I'll be searching these pictures before the year's end. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 BEEE-U-TIFUL!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 The holly in the borders is nice too. Great free hand job Chuck. I'm planning on doing poinsettias on Mom's quilt. I'll have to practice ahead of time. Thanks for the 50 times tip. Looking on the back is where your skills really are more evident. Now your client is proud that their top is a very professional quilt. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigletaz Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Here's my 2 cents. BEAUTIFUL WORK! I love both sides, but the back is awesome. I love Christmas red, it is my favorite shade of red. Good going Chuck. I'm new, so I am very inspired by everyone's work here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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