I wanted to do quilts like I did with glass with the fine lines and sharp curves, Tiffany style. But the generally accepted way to do a quilted stained glass was with bias tape, too wide but would make the effect of the thick came. I wanted the look of the lines that were soldered. I had stitched over yarn to make a fancy braid for a Bishop's costume in the theater so I tried that first. I was lucky, it worked. I put my yarn through straws across the back of my machine, and down the front and then down to the foot. With a small zigzag, I stitched over the yard not even having to touch it.

This quilt top was finished ready to quilt but I had to go to the nursing home, I needed to get my son out for an activity. So I packed the machine and the quilt top. I sat quilting talking to eight ladies at the nursing home. One was the lady from across the street when I was a child. The first machine I ever sewed on was a treddle at her house. Come to find out she didn't sew. It was Grandma Mary's. We past the day talking and me quilting when suddenly I found I had a bubble from not watching what I was doing. But I got it out as well as I could. We talked about quilts and clothing they had made, giggled and laughed. The quilt has wonderful memories of that day so I put it as the photo when my name pops up.

<jaw drops>

Stunning.

That's gorgeous. What a wonderful job you did!

Your stained glass is absolutely gorgeous.

That is absolutely beautiful! My SIL does stain glass for a living and it looks like she did it! Wish I had your talent! Can't wait to see more!!

Wow! That is gorgeous. You are very talented.

love your method!!!! the result is spectacular

Absolutely beautiful!!!

This is exquisite. Sure wish you could do a tutorial with pictures to show us how you did it. I don't understand the straw part. Please -Please. :-)

Beautiful.

Truly beautiful. Keep up the beautiful work.

SPECTACULAR--So much better than bias tape. How fine was your leading yarn? I am thinking baby yarn.

Rita

What an inspiration! I did stained glass many years ago and can relate to your description. You've done a fantastic job of duplicating the effect in fabric. Just a question, did you use "binding" in the purple outer area? and around the flower?

Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

A stunning work of art you have created.
I love your description of your technique to create it.

oh my goodness - that is out of this world beautiful!!

OMGosh that is absolutely stunning!!! I too used to make real stained glass windows many years ago and your technique you used on this quilt really does give it a realistic look. This quilt is just awesome. Great job!!

Unbelievable! So beautiful. It gives me goosebumps!!! :thumbup:

<falls down> speechless

Beautiful job! I love your use of colors for shading, nice work! :thumbup:

WOW!!!!!

Yes a huge ditto...I am teaching myself this and can only dream of ever being this good...you are one talented lady...just breath taking.

That is SO beautiful! Thank you for sharing - and for giving us the story. I would have never thought of using yarn.

Awesome!

Absolutely beautiful!!!

What a great idea! Your quilt is wonderful.

It is very gorgeous. I really appreciate your sharing the yarn process with us.

A gorgeous piece of art! Thanks for sharing!

A truly beautiful quilt and a great story of your day to go with it. Thanks for sharing both.

Beautiful !! ;-)

That is truly beautiful! I so hope you will share with us a tutorial on how to do it as it is so beautifully delicate looking

Absolutely gorgeous. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

That is beautiful.

Stunning stained glass look. A beautiful work of art.

Gorgeous!

If my stuff that I would do nothing but quilt.

Beautiful work!

Wow that is stunning! I have a quilting friend who also does stained glass. I can't wait to show this to her.

Absolutely gorgeous! Stunning!
Maureen

Absolutly beautiful especially the colors.
Congrats, Kutnso

Absolutely breathtaking...I'm so glad you posted this.

Chris