MODEN Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hello I received this Quilt from Texas a few days ago, yes Texas, there just is not enough work for me in Canada, I have to go to Texas to get it lol. Anyway, we want to do it freehand and are wondering what suggestions you might have to turn this into a stunning Wall hanging. Any help from you talented LA\'ers would be very appreciated. Thanks a bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Monica, I did feathers in jacket that I just did. In the blocks that were really busy I just did 1/4" echo. IT came out really nice. I wouln\'t do much in the border other than an allover because that fabric is so busy it won\'t show. You could do a more intricate design in the black and purple since they will really show. I can\'t tell but does the border fabric have gold in it? Maybe use metallic thread in the purple and black if it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODEN Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks Heidi, I was wondering what an all over Teardrop meander with big loops would contribute in a variegated rayon that has all the bright colors in it. it might enhance the border, give it texture, and bring out the bargello? I am stumped. Maybe I\'ll do the Chantilly lace in variegated Rayon instead of freehand. Anyone else have any suggestions? Please pretty please with honey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajab Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Monika, I have been obsessed all week with wanting to do a bargello. That one is great. I love the Chantilly lace idea. Please post pict. when you get it done. Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODEN Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Angela, I finished it with a Winding Road Pattern in Rainbow variegated thread. When I lookd at that Quilt I saw a Coral Reef and was expecting the tropical fish to come out from behind the colored rows (no I am not smoking dope) So I needed something to accentuate but not overtake the Bargello design. The winding road has gentle stepped rise and fall, reminding me of ripples and waves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODEN Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Here is a close up you can really see the color of the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 PERFECT! Choice. It looks wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Monika......What a great choice for your quilt.....It looks FABULOUS girl!!!!! Great .......!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 great choice for the quilt It looks very nice Can you share who designed the pattern Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Wow, you chose the right panto! Looks GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Really cool! :cool: PS: I really like the black on the bottom better, so I hope that is the right direction (on the bottom). Funny how different things look when you flip em around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 It\'s looks great, Monika. You saw a coral reef in the quilt....well, I see a Christmas tree in the panto. I wonder how we would interpret the pictures in a Rorshach test (I know I spelled that one wrong)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smockingRN Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi Monika, I laughed so hard about not enough work in Canada! I love the quilting on this bargello. I wanted to tell you that I like to watch your auctions on Etsy. I loved the quilt you had on auction awhile back...It was simple squares or rectangles in blues and mauves, etc. I HAVE to make one like it...Thanks for the inspirations! Karen in Columbia, La. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriasews Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Oh, yes, very good choice. The smaller lines getting larger is perfect for the bargello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajab Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Monika, Great panto choice. I love it. Great job on the quilting. Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODEN Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thank you all very much for your input and compliments. Winding Road is a roll pattern by N. Sharp and distributed by Simple Quilting Stitches. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Great choice on the pattern. I saw trees like Sandra! I like the rise and fall of the panto with the rise and fall of the bargello. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 That is a beautiful example of a pattern matching the piecing.. love it! Thanks for the info on the design.. (of trees, also) and I agree with Shana.. the black anchors the whole thing when on the bottom. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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