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Re: Quilting motif suggestions

MNnancy — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:51:12 GMT

Judy, I really like how your hearts turned out! Way to go!

Re: Quilting motif suggestions

Judy — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:22:45 GMT

I ordered it on-line at blockpartystudios.com

Re: Quilting motif suggestions

Sherry — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:50:20 GMT

i have 4 brides next year, where did yu

Re: Quilting motif suggestions

Carol from Pittsburgh — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:48:30 GMT

Judy- It's sooo nice! Your quilting turned out beautifully. Congratulations on meeting the deadline!

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Judy — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:35:30 GMT

I did the hearts on the middle section and the little hearts on the border. I wanted to do a vine heart thing around the outer border, but that was too challenging for me. I did not finish the binding hand work until 2 AM on Saturday morning. I needed strong coffee and chocolate!

I gave them the quilt on Saturday at their wedding shower. They really loved it. As it turned out, I got their early so the gift was the last one that they opened. (It was on the table first) She read the poem out loud, It was kind of a cool ending to opening all of the gifts. I am happy that it will get a lot of use as a lap quilt. The colors match all of their other stuff. They were especially happy that I picked fabric that the dog hair would not stick to. My nephew has a big dog who gets on the sofa.

I have another of the same panel to make one for my nephew on my husband's side. Second one should go easier.

Re: Quilting motif suggestions

Ramona — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:32:23 GMT

Judy Kay,

I had thought about the straight lines but I think the hearts would be a good idea. I agree about not doing too much quilting in there. Can't wait to see what you do.

Re: Quilting motif suggestions

Judy — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:42:21 GMT

I will do that. Right now I have print outs, cut outs, stencils, markers you name it all over my sewing room and the living room. My husband is laughing watching me get ready for my maiden design quilting experience. I am ready to start, but decided to check emails, pattern for MQ7 and have a strong cup of coffee before I get started.

I have decided that no matter how this comes out, I am giving it to my nephew and his new bride.(I have been known to not give or ditch quilts that I think have too many mistakes) Hopefully when I make quilts for their babies, (when they come) they will be able to see improvement.

Re: Quilting motif suggestions

Carol from Pittsburgh — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:40:03 GMT

When it's done, post a closeup photo of it so we can see it, OK?

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Judy — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:54:50 GMT

That's a good idea too. I don't have time for this one, but maybe the next one. I have the same panel for another couple.

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Judy — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:53:43 GMT

Thanks, That sounds like a great idea. It's a lap quilt for a couple getting married. I want to give it at the bridal shower. I'm going to try and run with this. Must decide soon. Shower is Saturday!!

Re: Quilting motif suggestions

ls2116 — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:20:30 GMT

What about embroidered straight lines under wording like lined paper. I think I would do it by hand.

Re: Quilting motif suggestions

Carol from Pittsburgh — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:36:35 GMT

All I can see of the words is "Days of Togetherness." I'm thinking maybe some interlocking hearts or something that goes along with whatever the words are about. I think it's OK to quilt over the words- I just wouldn't make the quilting too dense.

Quilting motif suggestions

Judy — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:12:28 GMT

I am new to quilting so I don't have a lot of experience. I am in theprocess of this lap quilt and I can't figure out how I should quilt the inside of this panel. It is 16 x 20. So far, I stitched in the ditch and want to fill in soem of the squares, butmy main problem is the large panel with the words. Should I just quilt over the words? I have to do something because it is such a big area.

Any suggestions?