A board member sent me this Japanese Fan quilt to quilt for her. I have had this one for awhile. I needed specialty threads and just the courage to get started. This is the first of its kind that I have done. I thought it would be fun to chronicle from start to finish. So here goes....
Top of quilt (I wish I thought to take a picture of the whole quilt)
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On the outside border I am going around the spikes with metallic thread
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I draw on top of the blocks and audition my design
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I use a flexible ruler to mark my lines
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Then I use a template to help me stay on the line
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Feathers on. Done for the night!
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Test my tension. This is why we ask for 3-4" larger backing.
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Pebbles in
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Feathers on. Done for the night!
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