Got my McTavishing Books today!
#22
I got the Mctavish book last year, and promptly made a Project Linus quilt to try out the techniques.
Detail of the corner
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I just made a very simple pieced design so that I could try out the quilting in the border.
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#24
I only posted those pictures to encourage roben to have a go. It isn't as hard as it looks, but I do recommend drawing out the swirly pattern on any handy scraps of paper for a while before you jump in. At least, that way, you have an idea how you would get out of an awkward corner if you needed to.
#25
AQS has a museum and book store in Paducah KY (about 45 min from where I live) Through July they have the 25 winning quilts in the museum. I'm trying to get there ...
I've used McTavishing on quite a few quilts Its a wonderful way for a "filler" stitch. Only one thing...it uses a LOT of thread...but well worth the effort to practice it.
OOPS...didn't read the entire forum...sorry to repeat
I've used McTavishing on quite a few quilts Its a wonderful way for a "filler" stitch. Only one thing...it uses a LOT of thread...but well worth the effort to practice it.
OOPS...didn't read the entire forum...sorry to repeat
#26
Originally Posted by sajackson
AQS has a museum and book store in Paducah KY (about 45 min from where I live) Through July they have the 25 winning quilts in the museum. I'm trying to get there ...
I've used McTavishing on quite a few quilts Its a wonderful way for a "filler" stitch. Only one thing...it uses a LOT of thread...but well worth the effort to practice it.
OOPS...didn't read the entire forum...sorry to repeat
I've used McTavishing on quite a few quilts Its a wonderful way for a "filler" stitch. Only one thing...it uses a LOT of thread...but well worth the effort to practice it.
OOPS...didn't read the entire forum...sorry to repeat
#28
Originally Posted by tlrnhi
Come on Roben...I'm waiting to see your creation! :)
It'll be a little bit before I get to tackle it - today is finish the design wall day (woohoo!) but I plan on trying it out in the wall hangings I'm working on. I am taking the pattern for Red Rooster Vintage Homestead and splitting it into 2 wall hangings, so that'll keep me on my toes all week. I keep a dry erase board, and have been dutifully doodling on it to improve my quilting - it helps tremendously, and I can wipe away as often as I like.
I'll admit I'm an AQS fan; although I haven't been to Paducah (yet :twisted: ) I have been to the Des Moines show and it was fantastic - I can't imagine how much work went into organizing just that one show, let alone the three they put on every year.
BTW, I love the fabric companies as well; it seems like each of them puts out loads of free quilt patterns! Here's a link to the one I'm working on if anyone wants it:
http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/stu...ern/vh6.19.pdf
#29
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
thats a shame they've been doing the free book thing for a while now. maybe you can call them and get the free book.
this is the free book that they're giving now if you join
http://www.americanquilter.com/books...il.php?id=2447
this is the free book that they're giving now if you join
http://www.americanquilter.com/books...il.php?id=2447
#30
Originally Posted by Roben
BTW, I love the fabric companies as well; it seems like each of them puts out loads of free quilt patterns! Here's a link to the one I'm working on if anyone wants it:
http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/stu...ern/vh6.19.pdf
http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/stu...ern/vh6.19.pdf
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