A little teaser for Loving Izabella, what is on my rack right now
 

Loving Izabella (April) asked me to quilt her Row Robin quilt for her daughter Izabella. April and I had a lot of collaboration on this. I love it when the owner of the top has a lot of input in the quilting design, then I am not second guessing , "will they like it?" Well, to be perfectly honest, that little nagging question is always there, even with as much discussion as April and I had on this.
Anyway... this is the CUTEST quilt for a little girl. It is so much fun seeing the work and talents of so many different quilters come together and create such a fun, whimsical quilt for Izabella. This quilt has everything, piecing, needle turn applique, fusible applique (with some AMAZING hand done blanket stitching in some blocks) hand AND machine embroidery.
I asked April if she wanted a little sneak peek and she said yes. So this is the middle row of blocks, which happened to be some of my favorites in the quilt. April peiced Izabella's name and asked for pebbling to make the letters pop. We also did a double batting, cotton on bottom and Hobbs Polydown on top. I am getting awesome "poof" factor with this combination. I simply could not resist doing what I did on the Australia block. Can you see them and tell what they are??


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Here is a close up


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This picture came in out of focus but I wanted to share anyway. I love how this block turned out.
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Oh my I am speechless.....what an incredibly beautiful quilt. Can't wait to see all of it. You will post it all at some point right? Your quilting of this is just beyond words beautiful......

i am speachless. that is the most amazing quilt. did i say WOW! I KEEP GOING BACK AND LOOKING AT IT. that is fabulous..:thumbup:

Just awesome, your work is amazing. I'm her Grammie and this is gonna blow her away.

Oh my goodness!! There are not enough words to express my gratitude for your absolutely beautiful absolutely amazing quilting of this very special quilt. You have absolutely done this quilt justice and i love the kangaroos! I cannot wait to see it completed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know she is going to love this.
Hugs
April

What beautiful quilting and the kangaroos are just over the top! Can't wait to see it all.

It is as cute as Izabella! Both are beautiful!

Your quilting is wonderful! I love those little kangaroos.

This quilt is outstanding. I love the Roos hopping around. Izabella will love it!

Fantastic!!

Totally awesome!

Yes! We always need to see the full quilt too when you LAQs show the work, okay?!

Your work is remarkable!

Jan in VA

Such an awesome quilt, and the quilting is gorgeous! Nice job to all who had a hand in this!

Wow! What a quilt and your quilting and kangaroos are amazing.

Wow! Neat quilt! Looking forward to seeing the quilt in its entirety. :)

what I have seen
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Oh!! Goodness, what an amazing quilt, great work!!

Beyond beautiful. You're quilting is exquisite, and the designs are so creative. Awesome quilt and quilting.

That is a really fabulous quilt and the quilting .. well ....not enough words!! Take a bow!!!

WOW!!! I can't say enough!!!That is absolutely gorgeous.

Oh my, words can't describe this fantastic quilt.

Your quilting is absolutely stunning

Quilting is beautiful!

I love all the ideas that LovingIsabella incorporated into the different blocks and the quilting is wonderful

Fantastic!

Oh, my word! That is LOVELY! The quilt,the quilting....a match made in heaven! :D

What a spectacular quilt job. The time your spending on this is boggling. Obviously a very patient patient woman. Hats off to you. You challenge all quilters don't you?

What a beautiful quilt and your quilting is wonderful. Good idea to use the two bats because everything is popping.

I have gotten a TON of inspiration from this board. Like Charismah and Green Fairy and so many others (I can't remember everyone's board name right now who has inspired me!) I want to make every quilt special and what I would want for myself, while taking the owner into consideration. I guess it shows when you do what you love. If only I could do this full time I would be in heaven. But alas I need my day job. LOL

I'm finished now but the lighting in my house is wretched for photography and when you take flash pictures you don't see the quilting at all. So I will post pictures of the whole thing tomorrow. Thanks everyone for all your kind words.

Loving Izabella & lovin' her quilt, too! This is STUNNING! Read my lips... SPECTACULAR! My poor widdle mind is blown by this work of fabulosity!!! I cannot wait to see it all done! Woo hoo!

I get to see completed pictures today-I can't wait!!! jumping up and down (No NY that is not an earthquake it's just me LOLOL)
Thank you again Jane I just love love love it!
hugs
April

Wow what a stunning quilt, as for the quilting that is gorgeous.

Ok Ape, I feel it shaking all the way up here in Rhinebeck, please stop. She's gonna mail it back to me, haha!!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous quilt & your quilting takes it over the top! I have not heard of using the two different layers of batting to enhance the 'poof factor'. Neat. Love the kangaroos :) Izabella is one lucky girl :)

Gorgeous quilt and quilting.

For anyone following this thread, full quilt is posted here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ml#post5406596

I agree with the others, words just can not describe this quilt! It's is absolutely gorgeous!

Oh, wow! I can't wait to see the whole thing!! Loved the little kangaroos! I couldn't have resisted either. You did some amazing quilting on this one!

Absolutely beautiful...what a precious quilt for a precious little girl.