Jessica Gamez Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I always cringe when someone wants King Tut on the backing...mostly because I am constantly winding... But then I sit and pout to myself when I see the backing is SOLID BLACK. I worked on this all day PRAYING that my thread wouldnt break and checking the bobbin after every stop so I wouldnt have to pick out and try to blend my starts and stops on the backing. The front is a one block wonder which is too busy to see anything but all that mattered to me all day was the backing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Gamez Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 <a href=" " title="one block wonder backing by Jessica Brunnemer, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2571133571_fa102a3a24_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="one block wonder backing" /></a> <a href=" " title="One Block Wonder Back by Jessica Brunnemer, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2571133047_0fd85fa692_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="One Block Wonder Back" /></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaCollins Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I LOVE it!!! The back is prettier than the front!!!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I think the back is fabulous!! I love to see the backs - they can really show off the quilting. But - since I am a newbie - machine comes in about 10 days - I have selected fabrics for my present quilts that will hide some of the quilting - need to get good first and then I will want the backs to be just as wonderful as the fronts - I also love the King Tut\'s on black - they are so fun! Keep up the good work!! Meg Marshall:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 A semi-newbie question from me: Jessica, I am wondering if perhaps (because the top was super super busy, and the backer was solid) would it be easier, and less stressful for you if you swapped the top and back so you were quilting the backer fabric facing up and the topper facing down? That way you\'d see your tension and start/stops might not be so difficult. What are your thoughts? I\'ve heard people sometimes swap around. Anyway, your quilt is goooorrrgeous! Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pntmms Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 It is beautiful. Are those freehand designs or pantos in the border? TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Gamez Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Shana, On this quilt I needed to use the top as a "template" because I did the continuous curve design with the dip to make the diamond effect on the back. I have never done it backwards but I would think it would make it harder with the stretching, pleating, and backing/top ratio. I find that if i am using King Tut, my best bet is to use it top and bottom and tension usually isnt too hard to find....especially with solid backs, you would see little pinheads everywhere if I would have used a black bobbin. TJ, Everything is freehand...I\'m lousy at working from the back of the machine or with lasers...its like asking me to write left handed. The feather design is my sophomoric attempt at a Marilyn Badger design.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Jessica, there is nothing sophomoric about your quilting. It is beautiful. Love the back and I can understand how you would really have a hard time doing it flipped over with the top on the bottom. No way to know where you are in the blocks. Great job. But I sure understand about winding the bobbins. KingTut is heavy enough that you would be changing them very often. But you did make this quilt sing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrat Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Jessica, It is beauuuuuuutiful! You did an awesome job on this. Have you started your Rambling Rose meets Jamestown yet? I would love to see it when you are done. I\'m loading mine tomorrow. Had to move oldest daughter home today, so lost a full day of quilting. Boy am I bummed, but you got to do things like that for your kids once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Gamez Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 You should teach her to quilt! That\'s what happened to me... I was thinking about starting on it tomorrow too but the customer wont be able to get it until the end of the month so I may skip it until next week. Good luck and let me know how it turns out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrat Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I would love to get her into quilting, she is a natural at colors and themes, but she wants to go back to college to finish her interior design degree, maybe I can benefit from her education later on in life (like quilting fabric or quilts for her clients) I guess it would be money well invested. I will post pics of it when I\'m done. It won\'t be as nice as one you would do, but I\'ll try my best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Jessica I think your quilting is always superb. Beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Jessica, When I reach sophomoric state I want to freehand like you! That is fabulous. I can\'t wait to take your feather class at camp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetwoquilt Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Jessica, That turned out absolutely gorgeous!!. And you quilting is so perfect!! You\'re an inspiration....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Jessica...if that\'s a sophomoric attempt, I still practicing from the sandbox!:P Absolutely gorgeous--especially freehand. You\'re amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Jessica, really great quilting, so very pretty on the back! When I use King Tut on the top I use Masterpiece in the bobbin. My Mille prefers two cotton threads rather than trying to mix say So Fine and King Tut. I do have to adjust the tension a lot when going between cotton and poly threads! Keep up the great work and don\'t stress too much you are doing wonderfully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 How beautiful - you have a very smart customer -- two quilts in one! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbobby Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Your work is beautiful, I\'m trying to get all my ducks in a row so I can come take classes with you at Quilt Camp in Oct. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 You go girl, that is a striking compilation of border designs! LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Absolutely STUNNING!!! WOW!!! Your a very talented quilter Jessica, thank you for sharing your beautiful quilting....I\'ve really enjoyed it immensely!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave & DeLoa Jones Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hi Jess, You did a great job. It is gorgeous. I like how you figured out how to flip the plumes around. did you get the pictures the new light box that Dad built for the table? it lights up the entire underside of the table and will work great for tracing and seeing your tension. dad said he\'d build you some when he comes out. love mom <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasquiltingstudio/2572794981/" title="IMG_0049 by Jessica Brunnemer, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2572794981_eb2b3694d5_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_0049" /></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 DeLoa, Remind Dave that he told me he would have that light available at Camp! I can\'t wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Originally posted by DoryJM Jessica...if that\'s a sophomoric attempt, I still practicing from the sandbox!:P ME TOO!!!...but then again I\'m not to sure that I\'m not still in the crib, and to little to get into the sandbox. Jessica....wow...not even in my wildest dreams, would I attempt that...and if I did, no way in God\'s Green Earth would it be even close to that....WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepheureka Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 With work like yours, you have nothing to worry about. Have been out of touch...where is Quilt Camp? Probably not in CA. Peace, Stephanie, Eureka, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave & DeLoa Jones Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 It is in Mansfield Ohio in October http://www.deloasquiltshop.com/campmowanaclasses.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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