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azwendyg 08-12-2011 10:13 AM

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Here's my latest FMQ'd piece. I designed it to mount on the wall between our entertainment credenza and the TV (which is mounted on the wall). Hence the name "Over the Top" (of the credenza that is...). This piece measures about 39" x 14", and was quilted using my Juki TL98Q (domestic) machine. It is a wholecloth with trapunto and lots of free-motion quilting.

It was quite a lenthy process to do this one. First I drew out the whole design on drafting paper, then carefully traced it onto the fabric using a light table. Next I did trapunto on the main design, quilting the outlines with a layer of high loft poly and water soluble thread. Then I trimmed away the extra poly. (Many thanks to those who answered my trapunto questions a couple of weeks ago!) Then I sandwiched it with a layer of warm and natural and some backing material and FMQ'd the entire piece. :D The whole thing was a learning experience for me, and I'm glad I started with a modest-szed piece instead of a whole bed quilt!!!

Hope you enjoy the pics!

You can see the bottom of the TV at the top of the pic and the entertainment credenza at the bottom. This panel is mounted on the wall in between the two to cover the cords/cables/wires.
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Center of the panel
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Each end has this design mirroring each other.
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And here's a closeup where you can see the stitching a little better. All t hose tiny circles took FOREVER to quilt, but I like the effect they create on the piece.
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jean1941 08-12-2011 10:16 AM

Wonderful WOO just beautiful

bjeriann 08-12-2011 10:17 AM

WOW!! That is so pretty. Great job.

Happiness is... 08-12-2011 10:18 AM

WOW!!! Stunning!! An excellent idea to cover all that ugly stuff. Just gorgeous.

feline fanatic 08-12-2011 10:19 AM

Awesome AND over the top! What a great job you did.

sandyo 08-12-2011 10:20 AM

Is that all just one piece of fabric? It is really great

fraydknot12326 08-12-2011 10:21 AM

It's 'over-the-top' in more ways than one~!! :D
Awesome work :thumbup:

cdarts2 08-12-2011 10:23 AM

What a beauty! You solved the problem in such an artful way. I love the way the stitches come together in the design, too. Excellent. :thumbup:

grammatjr 08-12-2011 10:25 AM

Oh my goodness! Over the top is right! Over the top beautiful that is. Imagine - just to cover wires! Lucky wires. Fantastic job.

DogHouseMom 08-12-2011 10:26 AM

OUTSTANDING!!! I love the whole thing, very organic. the quilting fits the fabric and visa versa. Love the way you outlined the pebbles over and over and over - and thanks for the closeup because I was going to ask if it was several passes or a heavier thread.

Well done but ... how are you going to concentrate on watching TV with that beauty hanging over it??

AND ... thanks big time because you gave me a flash of inspiration. I purchased a two piece wooden valance that doesn't quite fit and was going to make "something" to put in the center to fill it out. Now I have a good idea of what that something is!!

Hattie Frances 08-12-2011 10:28 AM

You're certainly a quick study. What an awesome job - I love it.

AgapeStitches 08-12-2011 10:30 AM

Absolutely GORGEOUS, Wendy!!

boohoofish 08-12-2011 10:32 AM

Outstanding - You did a great job!

azwendyg 08-12-2011 10:37 AM


Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
OUTSTANDING!!! I love the whole thing, very organic. the quilting fits the fabric and visa versa. Love the way you outlined the pebbles over and over and over - and thanks for the closeup because I was going to ask if it was several passes or a heavier thread.

Well done but ... how are you going to concentrate on watching TV with that beauty hanging over it??

AND ... thanks big time because you gave me a flash of inspiration. I purchased a two piece wooden valance that doesn't quite fit and was going to make "something" to put in the center to fill it out. Now I have a good idea of what that something is!!

Thanks! I like the pebbles that way... when you do them, be sure to "miss" the previous stitching so that they spread a bit as you circle them repeatedly.

suebee 08-12-2011 10:40 AM

Beautiful Wendy!! great job.

butterflies5518 08-12-2011 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by fraydknot12326
It's 'over-the-top' in more ways than one~!! :D
Awesome work :thumbup:



:thumbup: :D

Linda B 08-12-2011 10:50 AM

Would you and your machine, not to mention your talent, like to come to my house for awhile?

quiltstodo 08-12-2011 10:51 AM

Absolutely Beautiful!

Debbie B 08-12-2011 10:52 AM

That is absolutely beautiful. I can see why you are hanging it up. Did you have it on a frame or did you use the move around method? Good work!!!

sparkys_mom 08-12-2011 10:53 AM

WOW!

azwendyg 08-12-2011 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by Debbie B
That is absolutely beautiful. I can see why you are hanging it up. Did you have it on a frame or did you use the move around method? Good work!!!

No frame; I move the fabric under the needle.

Debbie B 08-12-2011 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by azwendyg

Originally Posted by Debbie B
That is absolutely beautiful. I can see why you are hanging it up. Did you have it on a frame or did you use the move around method? Good work!!!

No frame; I move the fabric under the needle.

Then I'm even more impressed. I know that sometimes moving the fabric around can make it hard to see the whole picture. But, everything you've done is so beautifully & evenly balanced. A real work of art!

boxerlady 08-12-2011 11:02 AM

Like others have stated, a beautiful work of art!

scowlkat 08-12-2011 11:10 AM

Brilliant!

MTS 08-12-2011 11:13 AM


Originally Posted by azwendyg
This panel is mounted on the wall in between the two to cover the cords/cables/wires.

Well, duh!! Brilliant idea!
And the piece itself is GORGEOUS! Amazing skill.

dunster 08-12-2011 11:13 AM

I love everything about it - quilting, fabric and thread choices! It's also nice to see that quilting is good for something other than a bed or wall hanging.

BMP 08-12-2011 11:13 AM

AWESOME...Love it !!!

Cherylsea 08-12-2011 11:14 AM

That is awesomely gorgeous! Congratulations on creating such a beautiful piece of art.

eastermarie 08-12-2011 11:14 AM

It is really an artistic beauty.

fixfido 08-12-2011 11:15 AM

Absolutely incredible work!

Lilrain 08-12-2011 11:18 AM

Wow, Wow, Wow

caspharm 08-12-2011 11:19 AM

Wonderful! Great job! It came out great.

amma 08-12-2011 11:29 AM

Stunning! I love it :D:D:D

montanajan 08-12-2011 11:42 AM

Has to be rewarding to put so much work into a piece & have it turn out so very eye-catching.

blueangel 08-12-2011 11:49 AM

Awesome

dolores 08-12-2011 11:58 AM

Beautiful

loves_2_quilt 08-12-2011 12:38 PM

WOW

twistedstitcher 08-12-2011 12:47 PM

I'm speechless...that's incredibly beautiful!

Jazzmyn 08-12-2011 12:53 PM

Very Pretty!!

Kitsie 08-12-2011 12:54 PM

Absolutely amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!


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