hehe :) yep funny isn't it -- I did it once and should do it again! you do "faux" trapunto by stitching an extra layer of batting to what you want to puff with water soluble thread and then cut off the part of the batting only from the area you dont want to puff. then you make your quilt sandwich by adding reg batting and back and go ahead and quilt - AFTER changing to normal thread. When you wash your quilt the "basting" washable thread comes out! It really is super!! [so long as you remember NOT to use the washable thread anywhere in your machine for your permanent quilting....that is a bummer because it too washes out :roll: :oops: ]

WOW Bev - I should join you!!! think I can catch up?? I felt bad I didnt discover quilting board til October because I have a DJ Im dying to start... oh so many UFOs already!

Well Elle, there is your answer! You aren't dumb either...you've just never done it and I haven't yet done that trapunto tute you requested..:oops: And thanks for the compliment. I finished 1 side this morning. Its going a bit faster now, only about 20 minutes or so for each tri.

YES..do join in you'll find it very rewarding. Once you start I'm sure you will quickly catch up, even if you don't it's not a problem you just need to work at your own pace. Life happens and sometimes we just don't get time to do all the sewing we would like.
I have only just finished wk 5 blocks which I will take a pic of and post in the appropriate wk from 2010 this afternoon.

WOW Sandpat that looks fantastic. Will be beautiful when completed.

Thanks Patti and Cre for your explanations sounds great and as you know I haven´t tried it, but the affect you are getting is amazing Patti.

This truly is a labour of love Patti and you are getting quicker you go girl.

Elle

Thanks Bev and Elle. I'm going to get back on it this afternoon.

Looking forward to seeing more pics of yours Bev!

Thanks for all the info on water soluble thread, I knew thee must be a good reason for it. I really have to have a go at trapunto, might do a bit on the AOTH, now theres as idea.

Right back to stitching the batting, yep I am still stitching that down. Should finish it tonight though and spray baste the backing and pin it too.

Then will think about the size of the border. I think I am going to do around 10" but mine will already have the scallops cut out, so will skip a job there.

Elle

Thats a good idea on the scallops Elle, but I was thinking that the way I a doing my border...the fabric may get pulled by the heavy thread work in the pebbles. I left quite a bit of extra fabric to quilt the actual scallops after I finish the tris. Hopefully it will lay flat...I'm crossing my fingers..I might be calling on you also (as our official best finger/eye crosser!)

Have just posted my wk 5 blocks and that RS6 really tried my patience...luckily I have a lot of that and the third try was passable :)

Have quilted about 6 blocks so far, not in any hurry for that as figure when our winter comes around would be good to do while sitting with the family.