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Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by doowopddbop
Wow, don't you love how passionate we quilters are??? We all love our craft - and we all love our quilts.
As a longarm quilter, I use feathers occasionally. It took a few years of testing and trying to get just the look I wanted without too much quilting; the overquilting and double stitching and bump-back and double stems/filled stems is just not to my taste. I've found the technique I like now, and have used it on a couple of quilts with lots of open space. I chalk the spine but don't stitch it, and I leave a small space between the feathers. My husband requested feathers for his own quilt that my girls and I made for him, and it suits the quilt perfectly. He loves it--enough said. I also used it in my tree skirt, because, frankly, I liked the look, and couldn't figure out how to quilt holly leaves and make it look as nice. http://www.quiltscapesquilting.com/patterns Shivers go up and down my spine when a client asks me to do an overall pattern on applique' quilts, or motifs - I talk them out of it... The quilting is just there to add texture and bring the design of the quilt to life. If someone tells me to quilt it however I want to, I take clues from the design of the quilt, how it will be used, who it is for, and then I let the fabric and the quilt speak to me. (I hear quilts...) So, at the risk of being shunned... Deonn, I would never shun you either. You quilting is well thought out and beautiful and you clearly show that quilts fully quilted are NOT stiff.....try experimenting people....the batting makes the difference! |
Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Uh, Oh! I DON'T like Chilli, so I guess I am in trouble now!lol
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Uh, Oh! I DON'T like Chilli, so I guess I am in trouble now!lol
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I think it should be up to the person that does the piecing and perhaps a suggestion from the quilter about how it should be quilted. If they want feathers, let them have feathers. Everyone is not the same in what they like and don't like.
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Originally Posted by doowopddbop
Shivers go up and down my spine when a client asks me to do an overall pattern on applique' quilts, or motifs - I talk them out of it... The quilting is just there to add texture and bring the design of the quilt to life. If someone tells me to quilt it however I want to, I take clues from the design of the quilt, how it will be used, who it is for, and then I let the fabric and the quilt speak to me. (I hear quilts...) So, at the risk of being shunned... Your quilts are beautiful! :) On many old quilts, the stitching was only used to hold the sandwich together and not follow the design. Take the example of the Baptist Fan design or crosshatching. In this quilt, I did with hand-quilted Baptist Fans which had nothing to do with the quilt pattern...it was merely a way to hold the sandwich together...but I liked the effect of letting the quilt pattern show through and the hand quilting fade into the background. |
Gorgeous! I have a carpenters star going on my frame very soon. have to finish one for my future DIL first. I love your feathers and I do mine very similar, but will be trying different styles of feathers down the road. Beautiful job.
Originally Posted by doowopddbop
Wow, don't you love how passionate we quilters are??? We all love our craft - and we all love our quilts.
As a longarm quilter, I use feathers occasionally. It took a few years of testing and trying to get just the look I wanted without too much quilting; the overquilting and double stitching and bump-back and double stems/filled stems is just not to my taste. I've found the technique I like now, and have used it on a couple of quilts with lots of open space. I chalk the spine but don't stitch it, and I leave a small space between the feathers. My husband requested feathers for his own quilt that my girls and I made for him, and it suits the quilt perfectly. He loves it--enough said. I also used it in my tree skirt, because, frankly, I liked the look, and couldn't figure out how to quilt holly leaves and make it look as nice. http://www.quiltscapesquilting.com/patterns Shivers go up and down my spine when a client asks me to do an overall pattern on applique' quilts, or motifs - I talk them out of it... The quilting is just there to add texture and bring the design of the quilt to life. If someone tells me to quilt it however I want to, I take clues from the design of the quilt, how it will be used, who it is for, and then I let the fabric and the quilt speak to me. (I hear quilts...) So, at the risk of being shunned... |
This is beautiful as well. I love hand quilting too. Sorry, this was meant for Loretta's hand quilted quilt.
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I love the feathers but they are not for every quilt! Still they are my favorite quilting design but love everything that Charisima does!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by grammysharon
I love the feathers but they are not for every quilt! Still they are my favorite quilting design but love everything that Charisima does!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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I agree. I see many other quilting motifs that I would love to see more of.
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I find myself agreeing with everyone. Think I need another cup of coffee.
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Originally Posted by aorlflood
Originally Posted by doowopddbop
Shivers go up and down my spine when a client asks me to do an overall pattern on applique' quilts, or motifs - I talk them out of it... The quilting is just there to add texture and bring the design of the quilt to life. If someone tells me to quilt it however I want to, I take clues from the design of the quilt, how it will be used, who it is for, and then I let the fabric and the quilt speak to me. (I hear quilts...) So, at the risk of being shunned... Your quilts are beautiful! :) On many old quilts, the stitching was only used to hold the sandwich together and not follow the design. Take the example of the Baptist Fan design or crosshatching. In this quilt, I did with hand-quilted Baptist Fans which had nothing to do with the quilt pattern...it was merely a way to hold the sandwich together...but I liked the effect of letting the quilt pattern show through and the hand quilting fade into the background. |
Oh NO!!!!! Whoever heard of chili without beans?????? Who are you people???
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How about White beans with Ham instead?????
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
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Originally Posted by suebee
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
Sidebar: That is ham and bean soup!! Very good but not chilli |
I agree, there stunning, just not all over the quilt. I think they have there place in a quilt and I just love the design, but sometimes like you say, way to much.
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
NOOOOOOOOOOOO...there is no other way on the face of planet earth to eat chili but with red beans...and ground beef... :D:D:D:D |
Originally Posted by be a quilter
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
Sidebar: That is ham and bean soup!! Very good but not chilli |
Originally Posted by aorlflood
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
NOOOOOOOOOOOO...there is no other way on the face of planet earth to eat chili but with red beans...and ground beef... :D:D:D:D |
I've created a monster. :twisted:
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That's not chili. That's white beans with ham. But it is good.
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Originally Posted by dunster
I've created a monster. :twisted:
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by be a quilter
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
Sidebar: That is ham and bean soup!! Very good but not chilli |
Originally Posted by aorlflood
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
NOOOOOOOOOOOO...there is no other way on the face of planet earth to eat chili but with red beans...and ground beef... :D:D:D:D |
I agree as well
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Originally Posted by dunster
I've created a monster. :twisted:
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by dunster
I've created a monster. :twisted:
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Originally Posted by Quiltinvaca
Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
Originally Posted by Quiltinvaca
Oh my goodness. I'm fairly new to the Board so I've never heard such ugly remarks.
... Let's not argue -- I enjoy the Board simply because there are so many different types of quilters and just as many opinions. Be Nice please. Who knew "feathers" could create such a crowd?! |
Feathers! No feathers! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and this board has such great individuals that I know that no one has intentionally stepped on toes.
I don't know about you, but there are a whole lot of other issues in my life to get excited about. If you have nothing more to get passionate about, excited about, or angry about...I can give you plenty---just ask. On the scale of 1 to 10....the feather issue is about a negative 50 in my life! The question was just an opinion and FERSID was just asking. Some of us need to "Get a Life" and just "Chill." Life is way too short to get your panties in a wad over feathers. (Now don't anyone get offended over that comment) I can just visualize the NY stock exchange floor loaded up with quilters yelling out "Feathers! No feathers! (like those stock brokers yell). It would be great to be a fly on the wall laughing at all of us. Maybe it's not such a great idea for all of us to get together someday---what a riot it would be!! literally! |
My panties are just fine, but thanks for asking.
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
My panties are just fine, but thanks for asking.
How's your doggie? |
Originally Posted by aorlflood
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
How about White beans with Ham instead?????
NOOOOOOOOOOOO...there is no other way on the face of planet earth to eat chili but with red beans...and ground beef... :D:D:D:D |
Originally Posted by aorlflood
Originally Posted by doowopddbop
Shivers go up and down my spine when a client asks me to do an overall pattern on applique' quilts, or motifs - I talk them out of it... The quilting is just there to add texture and bring the design of the quilt to life. If someone tells me to quilt it however I want to, I take clues from the design of the quilt, how it will be used, who it is for, and then I let the fabric and the quilt speak to me. (I hear quilts...) So, at the risk of being shunned... Your quilts are beautiful! :) On many old quilts, the stitching was only used to hold the sandwich together and not follow the design. Take the example of the Baptist Fan design or crosshatching. In this quilt, I did with hand-quilted Baptist Fans which had nothing to do with the quilt pattern...it was merely a way to hold the sandwich together...but I liked the effect of letting the quilt pattern show through and the hand quilting fade into the background. |
Originally Posted by sailsablazin
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
My panties are just fine, but thanks for asking.
How's your doggie? |
Who's having chili for dinner tonight???
I walked in late on this conversation. A final solution...to anyone who is unhappy with their feathers or no feathers, I would be happy to take that quilt off your hands....I'll even pay for shipping!! lol |
Ah, feathers....to be or not to be? I think this subject has been battered to death. It was an interesting post.
Now, I have to go make my chili for supper. Ummmmmm...beans or no beans???? Happy quilting to all....and to all a good night!! :) P.S. I love feathers!!! :) :) :) :) |
Originally Posted by sailsablazin
You did all of those fans by hand??? Holy Cow---they are beautiful...obviously you used a stencil??? Your quilts are beautiful! :) Thank you. Yes, I did use a stencil. I must say that I had wanted to do Baptist Fans for a long time but couldn't figure out what quilt to do them on. This was probably the most boring quilting I have ever done! LOL If I EVER do BF again, it will be on a SMALL project only as they just get too boring after a while. :) |
Cheese?
NO ONE has mentioned cheese atop their chili. NOT ONE SOUL! geeeeesh! I'll have mine with cheese ... .and you can make whatever mixture of beef, ground and beans. Just DON"T FORGET THE CHEESE!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: |
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