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Lori S 09-13-2011 06:30 PM
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...
Well I for one won't shun you Deonn - those are fabulous, especially the Carpenter's Star. Thank you for showing how beautiful and fairly dense FMQ feathers can be used on a snuggly quilt. Beauty and usefulness in perfect harmony. :-D
I love feathers and yours are spectacular .... it really adds to the beauty!

Greeter Eva 09-13-2011 08:43 PM
I think everybody has thier own taste in how they like thier quilts , quilted. However I've seen some quilts that the LAQ took over the quilt, cuz the quilting was just gorgeous & the beautiful piecing just dissappeared in the shuffle.

watson's mom 09-13-2011 10:10 PM
[quote=QuiltE]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!!!!!!!!!!

My DGD made chili for me once and brought some nice sharp cheddar to grate over top of it. Spectacular!

desertrose 09-13-2011 11:14 PM
I agree feathers seem to be a bit over used on a lot of quilts that LAQ's are doing and it does detract from certain quilts designs.

On the subject of over quilting on tops I like to see some unquilted areas roo. I understand that certain show quilts are supposed to be heavily quilted and I have seen some that are gorgeous but they do loose their cuddle factor when they are over quilted.

be a quilter 09-14-2011 03:34 AM
Originally Posted by QuiltE
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:
Well, that is because cheese is a given. You can't eat chilli without cheese or at the very least a grilled cheese sandwich!! lol

QuiltE 09-14-2011 04:17 AM
[quote=watson's mom]
Originally Posted by QuiltE
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!!!!!!!!!!

My DGD made chili for me once and brought some nice sharp cheddar to grate over top of it. Spectacular!
Absolutely!!!
The Little Blue Cow knows her stuff, doesn't she? :)

sandpat 09-14-2011 04:33 AM
LOL...and now the add on the bottom of my screen is a FREE coupon from......Chili's!!! LOL!

misseva 09-14-2011 08:03 AM
yes, I agree.

MadQuilter 09-14-2011 08:10 AM
Did not read all 20 pages, but if we are putting feathers on chilli (with or without cheese) they are overdone. lol

QuiltE 09-14-2011 09:00 AM
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Did not read all 20 pages, but if we are putting feathers on chilli (with or without cheese) they are overdone. lol
Oh not when there's cheeeeeeeeese!!!!!!!! :thumbup:

dunster 09-14-2011 09:21 AM
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Did not read all 20 pages, but if we are putting feathers on chilli (with or without cheese) they are overdone. lol
Oh not when there's cheeeeeeeeese!!!!!!!! :thumbup:
The reason I didn't mention cheese (or onions) is because that's a given. Beans may be optional, but some things you just don't mess with.

Wholeheart Mom 09-14-2011 09:51 AM
Okay, can I just say that I make the world's most awesome vegetarian chili?

My secret ingredients are packages of ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning! It sounds awful, but everyone (including meat eaters) loves it.

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming......

QuiltE 09-14-2011 12:35 PM
Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Did not read all 20 pages, but if we are putting feathers on chilli (with or without cheese) they are overdone. lol
Oh not when there's cheeeeeeeeese!!!!!!!! :thumbup:
The reason I didn't mention cheese (or onions) is because that's a given. Beans may be optional, but some things you just don't mess with.
Without a doubt!




Another secret ingredient ... baker's cocoa!

dunster 09-14-2011 12:48 PM
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Did not read all 20 pages, but if we are putting feathers on chilli (with or without cheese) they are overdone. lol
Oh not when there's cheeeeeeeeese!!!!!!!! :thumbup:
The reason I didn't mention cheese (or onions) is because that's a given. Beans may be optional, but some things you just don't mess with.

Without a doubt!




Another secret ingredient ... baker's cocoa!
Well holy mole! Do you add peanut butter too?

Selena 09-14-2011 01:04 PM
OK, I've been holding out for two days and I can't stand it any longer. I haven't met a feather that I didn't like. I think appropriately placed, they enhance a quilt. Now as for chilli, I can make a mean batch preferably without beans, I know because people used to buy it. As for myself, I like mine green, made with pork, with cheddar cheese on top and served with warm tortillas. Just spicy enough to make your nose run. I feel better now and yes, I just have to be different. LOL

be a quilter 09-14-2011 01:07 PM
Originally Posted by Selena
OK, I've been holding out for two days and I can't stand it any longer. I haven't met a feather that I didn't like. I think appropriately placed, they enhance a quilt. Now as for chilli, I can make a mean batch preferably without beans, I know because people used to buy it. As for myself, I like mine green, made with pork, with cheddar cheese on top and served with warm tortillas. Just spicy enough to make your nose run. I feel better now and yes, I just have to be different. LOL
Well, at least you didn't put cocoa ???? in it!! I have never heard that one before. lol

Selena 09-14-2011 01:09 PM
Cocoa is in mole so it probably is good in chilli too.

be a quilter 09-14-2011 01:10 PM
Originally Posted by Selena
Cocoa is in mole so it probably is good in chilli too.
What is mole?

Selena 09-14-2011 01:12 PM
Originally Posted by be a quilter
Originally Posted by Selena
Cocoa is in mole so it probably is good in chilli too.
What is mole?
It's a sauce that was created by some Mexican nuns. Somebody important in the church was coming for a visit and their cupboards were almost bare. They fixed chicken and used what they had including chocolate to make a sauce and it was a hit.

Sadiemae 09-14-2011 01:15 PM
Originally Posted by Selena
Originally Posted by be a quilter
Originally Posted by Selena
Cocoa is in mole so it probably is good in chilli too.
What is mole?
It's a sauce that was created by some Mexican nuns. Somebody important in the church was coming for a visit and their cupboards were almost bare. They fixed chicken and used what they had including chocolate to make a sauce and it was a hit.
Online it says that it is a sauce with an intoxicating blend of chocolate, chiles, garlic, onions and nuts and so much more.

Selena 09-14-2011 01:26 PM
Yup, I forgot about the nuts.

QuiltE 09-14-2011 01:59 PM
Here you are ... the official (well not really, but it was a good score on Google) history of Chili ala Cocoa.

Outside of the state of Texas, Cincinnati, Ohio, is the most chili-crazed city in the United States. ...........
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beef/CincinnatiChili.htm

Anyone from Cincinnati here? ..... and they can speak to their local official food!


I first had it while visiting friends a few years ago. When my friend was making it, I thought, OMG are they ever weird!!! Then we ate it .... a lovely dark chili, and with just a hint of the cocoa in it.

The fun part was that you could "build your own" and everyone could have their chili, just the way they liked it! :)


So nay sayers ... never say never ... until you at least have tried it!

And don't forget the Canadian cheddar cheeeeeeeeeeese!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Sadiemae 09-14-2011 02:03 PM
Didn't like chocolate in gravy and I am not eating it any kind of a sauce...

dunster 09-14-2011 02:03 PM
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by Selena
Originally Posted by be a quilter
Originally Posted by Selena
Cocoa is in mole so it probably is good in chilli too.
What is mole?
It's a sauce that was created by some Mexican nuns. Somebody important in the church was coming for a visit and their cupboards were almost bare. They fixed chicken and used what they had including chocolate to make a sauce and it was a hit.
Online it says that it is a sauce with an intoxicating blend of chocolate, chiles, garlic, onions and nuts and so much more.
And you can put peanut butter in it too!

Sadiemae 09-14-2011 02:04 PM
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Didn't like chocolate in gravy and I am not eating it any kind of a sauce...
No p. butter either.

Selena 09-14-2011 02:28 PM
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Didn't like chocolate in gravy and I am not eating it any kind of a sauce...
No p. butter either.
You are so picky. LOL

Sadiemae 09-14-2011 02:59 PM
Originally Posted by Selena
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Didn't like chocolate in gravy and I am not eating it any kind of a sauce...
No p. butter either.
You are so picky. LOL
I am not really that picky. I was raised on a farm and we raised our own livestock when we were little, so I probably ate things that others would say--Ick!!! I just know what I like. lol

sandpat 09-14-2011 03:07 PM
Hmmm...sounds to me as if this thread is headed towards being moved to the Recipe section! LOL!

quiltingkid 09-14-2011 03:08 PM
feathers are taking over the quilting world

Sadiemae 09-14-2011 03:22 PM
Originally Posted by sandpat
Hmmm...sounds to me as if this thread is headed towards being moved to the Recipe section! LOL!
Oooooooops, slap on the wrist....

Selena 09-14-2011 03:24 PM
As it says, quilters also cook. There's that Chile's ad again.

Sadiemae 09-14-2011 03:26 PM
Originally Posted by Selena
As it says, quilters also cook. There's that Chile's ad again.
Mine says get a workout, I guess they are telling me something...

be a quilter 09-14-2011 03:34 PM
Ya'll made me hungry for chocolate, think I will go have some, lol :thumbup: :lol:

sandpat 09-14-2011 03:40 PM
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by sandpat
Hmmm...sounds to me as if this thread is headed towards being moved to the Recipe section! LOL!
Oooooooops, slap on the wrist....
Not coming from me its NOT!! I think its hilarious!

k3n 09-14-2011 10:15 PM
I'm now thinking of quilting feathers with chilli pepper shapes - now THAT would be cool! Or hot. :mrgreen:

pippa45 09-15-2011 03:16 AM
I agree 100%, some of it is over the top, but that is just my opinion.
My preference is less is best.
Just my two bobs worth.

sandpat 09-15-2011 05:04 AM
Originally Posted by k3n
I'm now thinking of quilting feathers with chilli pepper shapes - now THAT would be cool! Or hot. :mrgreen:
Of course, we will be expecting to see some pics of that posted so we can decide if its "over done" or not.

dunster 09-15-2011 05:36 AM
Originally Posted by k3n
I'm now thinking of quilting feathers with chilli pepper shapes - now THAT would be cool! Or hot. :mrgreen:
Don't know if you've seen them, but in the SW (Arizona, New Mexico, S.California) real chili peppers are put into wreaths and used as Christmas decorations, or they can be year-round kitchen decorations in various shapes. Christmas light manufacturers make their lights in those shapes too.

k3n 09-15-2011 05:36 AM
Originally Posted by sandpat
Originally Posted by k3n
I'm now thinking of quilting feathers with chilli pepper shapes - now THAT would be cool! Or hot. :mrgreen:
Of course, we will be expecting to see some pics of that posted so we can decide if its "over done" or not.
Yeah yeah - once I decide between Scotch Bonnet or Jalapenos I'll get on it! :mrgreen:

k3n 09-15-2011 05:37 AM
Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by k3n
I'm now thinking of quilting feathers with chilli pepper shapes - now THAT would be cool! Or hot. :mrgreen:
Don't know if you've seen them, but in the SW (Arizona, New Mexico, S.California) real chili peppers are put into wreaths and used as Christmas decorations, or they can be year-round kitchen decorations in various shapes. Christmas light manufacturers make their lights in those shapes too.
I've seen dried chilli dangly decorations around too. Fun to see just HOW far off topic we can get this thread - of course it's YOUR fault dunster for starting the chilli discussion. :lol:


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