Crystal sent me this quilt and sent mt minkee backing....and wanted a girly design because it was for her daughter.

Many of you have said you would like to know how I do some of my quilt planning. I can't give you a definitive answer on every quilt but this one was pretty clear.

At first glance I would have wanted to do something that followed the log cabin pattern..such as feathers or a design that would have gone more linear.....
But in this case...if you quilt minkee to much it changes the feeling of the minkee..and with minkee you want it to be soft and cuddly or we wouldn't spend that much money on it..right?

Plus it is for a little girl..so I used the heart and flower designs in the fabric to do an all over in the center of the quilt...squiggly line in the first border and just a simple flower border..not to take up so much quilting..so again it would be soft and cuddly.

I also use swirls to soften the linear pattern and lines in the quilt..I do that quite often...it seems pleasing to my eye.

I did this all free hand on my INNOVA not computers or pantographs.

I hope you enjoy it!

Beautiful!

I love it!!!

This one is reallly up my alley...love the quilting...

Beautiful quilting!

Gorgeous!

OMG That quilting is 'to die for' :mrgreen: :XD: I am so impressed with your quilting :!: How long have you been quilting :?: I seem to remember that you started last fall, I am curious how long you have been making your own quilting patterns :?: :shock: :shock:

Beautiful!!!!

Yes.. I started offiicially quilting for people last fall..but I did quilt for myself and friends down at the shop..they would get discount prices..if I got to do them.

I have always used my own designs..I have never used pantographs..they are to restricting for me. thank you for your kind words.

That would be super loved in my house!!! Soooooo cute and very nicely done!!

What a clever idea to mimic the heart design in the fabric. I love the rich purples used in this top and I think the swirly flowers and spirals along with the hearts is just perfect for a DD.

That is just beautiful....the quilt and the quilting.

That's gorgeous! I can't wait to finish up mine & send them on their way :) You're amazing!!!

It's beautiful! You both did a wonderful job!

Beautiful quilt and awesome job quilting it Charisma! I find myself paying more and more attention to the quilting part now...and trying new things. Love what you did with this one

Beautiful quilt! and Charisma- love that quilting pattern!
plus your post saved me from sending you a PM.
I was wondering if you quilted minkee.

I plan on using minkee on my tumbler quilt. :)

Love love love it!

Great job!

Beautiful free hand work. You have a true gift.

Charisma, your work always takes my breath away!!!!!!!! :D:D
TFS

Charisma, You put so much thought into your quilting! I find myself as much impressed with your work as I am the beautiful piecing you are asked to quilt!

Wow!!

Beautiful!

It's very pretty.

As usual, your work is beautiful!!

Beautiful quilt and awesome quilting. Love it.

beautiful!

that is beautiful you realy made the colors stand out

That is gorgeous.

Just beautiful!!!

:thumbup: Same here :thumbup:

Wonderful work as usual!!

so pretty

Beautiful!!!!

Charisma,
Your quilting is Awesome!!Very Pretty Quilt!

SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!

Tell me about quilting with Minkee. Was this hand or machined quilted?
Mary

Beautiful

Its beautiful!

Wow, just beautiful. I love those colors, my favorite. My daughter would love something like this, her favorite color also. Charismah, your quilting is beautiful. I have been amazed at your talent since I joined the site.