Stagecl Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Here it is, finally. After two years it is ready in time to be a divorce quilt. It is a 3 foot Chinese dragon in the center with Japanese symbols going up the sides, with feathers from Karen Mctavish on the top and bottom. The only computerized quilting is the cross hatching. Sorry the pictures were taken in the evening so the lighting isn't the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Oh my Cheryl, that's lovely... thanks for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Cheryle, Really nice job. I love whole clothes! So are you serious that it will be a divorce quilt or is that a joke...hope the later! If not keep it for yourself! I have to make 2 wedding quilts this year. Both of my children are getting married next year! I told them if they get married within a month of each other they need to just have a double wedding or I'll kill them. I so wanted to enjoy each of the weddings and be able to help and make a lot. No idea how I'll get it all done but I'm sure I will. It will be a challenge. I think I'm going to end up doing just wallhanging size for my son. His dog just ate a corner of his gf's first quilt! I know they would never use a wholecloth quilt which makes me sad but it is reality. I'm thinking of making them a double wedding ring but modify it. I have lots of thinking to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Your wholecloth quilt is beautiful!!! WOW!! I have not tried one as of yet but hope to one of these days. I love them.....just intimidated because they are so detailed. Your quilting is awesome! Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 As soon as my mouth can close (did you hear my jaw drop when I saw this?) I will fill the page with superlatives!! This needs to go to a show or two or five!! Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Originally posted by ffq-lar (did you hear my jaw drop when I saw this?) I did hear the bang, wasn't sure if it was your jaw or mine....glad you are the one with the soon to be bruise.... Cheryl....everything Linda said and a couple of more atta girls from me....I love whole cloth quilts, but have never gotten the courage to finish even the small one that I have plotted out...very nice...and if they get the divorce...I'm here with my hand out.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I am serious about it being a divorce quilt. The papers are signed and just need to be filed. It is fine that it is happening...sometimes things aren't meant to be. I will probably hang on to it for awhile and then give it to my daughter after everything is settled, but part of me just wants to hang on to it. Heidi...you had better get to piecing because those weddings will be here before you know it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Cheryl, it's beautiful. Obviously lots of thought and love went into making this work of art (that's what I think it is), so yes, you should hang onto it...maybe after the dust settles you can then decide what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Oh Cheryl, I'm so sorry. The quilt is truly stunning, and I agree that you should put it into numerous shows. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyllis Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Me, me...please send it to me! I love it. Awesome work.:cool: You should definitely enter that beauty in shows..sure to be a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Bonnie, I'll put you near the head of the line behind myself and my other daughter, Jessica for the quilt:D:P Beth, I may put it in local shows but nothing to be judged. I find to many faults, but again we are our own worst critic. There are things I would do differently so I would be more satisfied with the layout and design. I am thinking about making it again for juried shows. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeoldeforest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Wow! Wow! Wow! Love the dragon! and the detail - wow...I mean WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 The quilt is gorgeous!!! Sorry about the marriage. Hopefully the quilt will be a source of comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Wow Cheryl, you go girl. That is stunning. I bow to your talent. When I grow up I want to quilt like you!! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Drop dead gorgeous!!!! Absolutely love the designs you selected!! Your work is fantastic.... need I say more - I love it!! Sorry about being a divorce quilt - but I know when your daughter finally gets it, she will just love it no matter what the circumstances. I love whole cloth quilts and hope to do one someday............ certainly not ready yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Stunning to say the least... so proud of you.. Keep stitching.. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Beautiful - gorgeous - and you have done a awesome job on it. It's too bad that it is a divorce quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 That is an attractive whole cloth quilt. It attracted me!!! Dragons, hmmmmm, and Japanese symbols, and McT feathers. Very interesting. White on white. Luscious and captivating. I think it should show up in a few galleries this next year--yep, that's right. Google your local guild and make a list of shows. Apply for entry and put it up for judging and exhibition. It needs to be seen! That dragon needs to stretch out to the public eye. Turn it into a ribbon magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merelling Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Your wholecloth quilt is gorgeous. Wish I could make something like this myself. Hang on to this, its so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonden Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Cheryl - Absolutely stunning!!! Way to go girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Gorgeous quilt, and so unique for a wholecloth. Stunning!! Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Gorgeous..explain how you used the computer to do the crosshatching. It was meant for you to keep it so you can enter it in shows and win. JoAnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful and you really need to enter it in many shows. Maybe we could all take turns having it:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I am glad all of you like it. If you knew what I had to do for the micro-stippling you would know it couldn't be entered in a show for judging:D JoAnn, I used the outline feature on the CQ. I jogged to the place I wanted to start and set the first point, hit the "s" key (to set the point), then I jogged diagonally to the second point, hit the "s" key to set the second point, press the "f" key to finish the line, then "g" key to go to zero. Then just hit run and it will stitch your line. You can set more lines by jogging to the next spot and keep hitting the "s" key. Just remember that it will stitch to every point. If you are going around appliqué you need to set many points around the appliqué so the machine knows where to stitch. I didn't set points around the dragon. It was easier to just do single lines, tie off and bury. But I have used this technique to cross hatch a whole border by setting points. I didn't mark any lines. I just jogged to the next place by using the 1" jog or the .01 for the closer lines that are 1/2 inch apart. This keeps it symmetrical and straight. There may be an easier way but this works for me. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Eeeew Cheryl, Nice Wholecloth! How original to have a dragon for the center medallion piece! Are you going to enter it in a show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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