Saturday, December 28, 2013

Thanks Donna









Doing edge-to-edge or pantograph quilting is probably the best way to make a profit as a longarm quilter because the work goes faster than custom quilting.  However I'm rarely asked to do that type of quilting, my customers come to me for custom work; it's what I am known for and also what I like to do best.  One of the perks of doing that type of quilting is I get to quilt some really gorgeous quilts.  People bring me their best work, the quilts they want to have quilted specially.




 
 
 

Donna's quilt is a good example of this.  She spent a long time making this quilt and her workmanship is wonderful.  Her applique stitches are so tiny!  Smaller that the sewing machine stitch by far.  This is a pattern called Fantasy Flowers by Pearl Pereira of P3 Designs.




 
 
 






 
 


I usually do a minimum of marking but since this is a smallish quilt, I was able to put it on my design wall and chalk in the feathered border so it would be symmetrical.  The chalk I use is just plain old schoolroom chalk - it stays on long enough for me to quilt the stems and then brushes off with a damp cloth.  It's amazing what a difference the lighting makes - this photo was taken with the normal ceiling lights, the rest use photography lights.








Donna's color choices are so pretty - I love the spark of the bright blue, in the swag border especially.




 
 


She made a nice wide border and requested lots of feathers - she also mentioned that she likes curved crosshatching.  Hey - so do I!




 
 
 





I really enjoyed quilting this - Thanks Donna!





7 comments:

  1. Really gorgeous work by both you and Donna! Your quilting design perfectly sets off the lovely applique! Love that bright blue too!

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  2. Stunning!! I too love curved crosshatching. So many quilters wont do it - I know it takes time but it's so right for quilts like this.
    Cheers
    Linda

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  3. Spectacular! You make a great team!

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  4. That is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the curved crosshatch with the feathers; so nice! What type of lighting do you use; pics never show up this well in my studio.

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  5. Really beautiful work, your quilting is rich as always, and this quilt is just so beautifully enhanced!

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  6. Using my rubber stamp I made for you again..."FABULOUS QUILTING!!"

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