I was afraid to quilt this one!
 

I originally posted this quilt under http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t192967.html and asked for suggestions on how to quilt it, because I was intimidated by this quilt. I loved the piecing and didn't want to ruin it!

I finally hunkered down and decided my original idea of different elements in the colors would work, if I didn't overdo it. I used the elements of fire, water, sun, air, ground (mountain), heat, and plants. I'm not going to identify which is which, I'll let you decide for yourself!

I love the final look of this quilt, and although it came out a little bigger than planned, I appreciate that there is a lot of room under it, for I live with a cover thief!

I learned a lot quilting this top. I learned I can do "fancy" free motion and it looks fine to me. I even enjoyed doing it! I learned to pace myself, and most especially not to fear my quilt!

Enjoy!

You did a great job on a magnificant quilt

Wow! That's a huge quilt and I love that you tied the machine quilting in with the 'elements' expressed by the colors.
That's a lot of work! Great quilt.

I love the colors and your quilting. The different patterns you quilted for each color is wonderful. Keep it up.

Very very pretty! First ideas or thoughts are usually the right ones, great job!

well, you did a wonderful job.

Beautiful job!

Bravo!!! You did a marvelous job of not only FMQ'ing, but of interpretation of your color areas and implanting them on the color sections. I can only wish for such confidence and results, but you have mastered it.

You certainly did a beautiful piece of art. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come!

You did an amazing job on the quilt, from start to finish.

Very nice.

You had a great idea and it turned out so beautiful. Great work.

Wow great job of your fmq! Very impressive.

WOW - nice going! Thanks for showing how you quilted the different colors. That was a good plan.

I've never seen that pattern. it's lovely. and should keep the drafts out for sure!!!

That is a spectacular quilt I love it !

Just beautiful. You did great. BrendaK

Great quilt and a good way of showcasing your quilting skills. Congrats.

Beautiful quilt! Neat elements of quilting too! :)

very nicely done. i love the quilting you chose

Great job.....your quilting is wonderful!! Love the bright colors :)

wow to quilt and quilting

Great job on making and quilting your wonderful quilt!

a very striking beautiful quilt-well done

Beautiful! I think your call on the quilting was perfect!

Wow, this is very striking. Yes, I could read your FMQ. You did a great job.

Every aspect of your quilt is outstanding. It is a sure winner in all sorts of ways!

holy hannah, very nice

Wonderful quilt and quilting! Great job!

Wow! great quilt!

WOW! Awesome quilt!:thumbup:

I love it and how you made each block connect with the design - what a one of a kind - super job.

Really pretty quilt, the colors are perfect. Nice job on the quilting. I understand the intimidation factor. When you've worked hard on something and it looks so good, it's hard to start in with something that has the potential to make a mess. You did the right thing, just jump in and go for it. Now that you've done it, you'll never look back or fear your quilts again.

It looks wonderful!

Beautiful quilt and beautiful quilting.

This quilt is beautiful!!! and never fear your quilting!!! you did a great job!!!
judy

Beautiful job!!

You did a great job in quiltin to adapt to the colrs, I love the piecing also, a beautiful quilt!!

You have done and outstanding job your quilt is brilliant!