birgitquilts Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hi, I just finished this beautiful Stack'n'Whack fan quilt. It's 68" x 102" and it's the first customer quilt trusted upon me that I felt called for feather quilting in the background. Actually, this one is my first customer quilt ever that I did feather quilting on. I didn't feel too comfortable doing feathers before - but I think I'm getting the hang of them (Sherry, I know you always told me I would...). There are more pictures of this quilt in my webshots album (Customer quilts) as well as pictures of my huge bed quilt I finished last week and of a small fall themed wallhanging (both in the My quilts folder). Thanks a lot for looking. Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnuGram Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Wow. You did a great job on those feathers! And the fabric in the quilt is really beautiful. Your quilting really makes it shine! Sara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSusieQuilts Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 wow......... neat ...............great job............. LindaSusie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Birgit, You sure look like you mastered the feathers. Great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hi Birgit I love your feathers - great job Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9patch Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi, Birgit, Your feathers are wonderful. I hope to get there someday, but it will be awhile until I do something like this on my own quilts! You are an inspiration. Linda/9patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Thanks everybody for your nice words. Best, Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9patch Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Birgit, I have one question: did you mark anything? or did you freehand it all? If you marked, what did you use? Thanks. Linda/9patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Linda, I freehand-marked the spines of the feathers plus all the center lines in the triangles in order for the right and the left feather within each such triangle to meet somewhat in the middle. Hope this makes sense... For marking, I used a regular chalk pen (purple for better visibility). In order to remove the chalk lines, I use one of those baby hair brushes that I kept from when my kids were babies (in fact, my daughter saved them for her dolls and was so kind to let me have one...). Best, Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftedhands Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 I am so impressed! The quilt is so pretty. I find that it's so hard to take good photos of the quilting. Any tips? Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted October 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 Thanks a lot, Cynthia. I find that I get the best results when photographing the quilting when I turn the flash off and instead use strong lamps casting light on the quilt from the side. This emphasizes the 3D effect of the quilting. Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi Birgit, You are doing a fantastic job. Look how far you have come since May when Sherry and I were there. Keep up the great work and keep posting your photos. Hugs, Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMuchFabric Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Good morning, I just wanted to let you know that your quilts are absolutely gorgeous. I went through your albums and WOW your long arm work is so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUILTS4GOD Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 that quilt is FANtastic !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thanks a lot for all your great comments on my work. Best, Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 FAN tastic Birget!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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