First of all I love it! It is kinda like the skateboarder quilt I am doing for my dgs. He had artistic license but now as I make it I am changing a few colors and such.
Secondly I would do a steam a seam applique cutting out the centers of the steam a seam to keep the pieces soft or use misty fuse to adhere the appliques in place. Third I would then do a blanket stitch by machine in matching colors around the appliques. I would embelish the large areas with machine quilting to add to the interest of each element! Good luck it will be a wonderful quilt. Luann in CT |
Originally Posted by dublb
(Post 5299389)
I too would do it applique'. I would outline it in black 'cause it would look like it came from a colorin' book. Whatever ya do it will make it wonderful just for your DGD. :)
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I agree with crafterrn1 and urge a fusible applique with machine buttonhole stitch. In stead of black, and to keep from changing colors, you might try a gray thread instead. Black is a bit stark.
Cute quilt! Jan in VA |
That is the best, most fun and loving thing I have seen in a long time. Wish I could see your DGD's face when she sees her quilt.
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[QUOTE=LyndaOH;5298258]I would use fusible applique to make the center. Cut a piece of fabric the size of the center (it should be the color you want for the top background) and then layer the other pieces on top of that. You can print the pieces from EQ and then trace them onto fusible or directly on the fabric. Just make sure to remember to reverse where appropriate.
I agree with Lynda - fusible is the way to go. You could just put the fusible around the edges of the pieces so as to limit the stiffness that could result. Then once they are in place machine applique around them. Your quilting could be outlines of blocks of stone in the area of the castle walls and that would hold the fabric in place. Then quilt some scalloped tiles in the turrets (yellow area) to mimic roof tiles and, and, and, well, gotta go now, I'm inspired! |
Originally Posted by carol45
(Post 5298142)
So my 6 year old DGD came to me and gave me the following sheet of paper, and shyly said "This is what I want my quilt to look like." And she wanted everything in purples and pinks. So I set about designing her quilt, and together with her, came up with the following. I haven't included the horse or the butterflies--will applique those on after. I designed it in EQ7 (and thank Penny at EQ7 for all her help with so many projects!). My question is, how the heck do I put this quilt together? I thought I might use a very thin black bias strip to cover the lines between all the different parts--like in a stained glass quilt. But I wanted to hear ideas from some more experienced folks.
I haven't really chosen the fabrics yet--I just used stuff from EQ7. I have a purple fabric with silver stars that I will use for the sky. Thanks in advance! Carol |
It looks like her drawing would be easier to produce. Either way, I'd trace shapes onto fabric backed with fusable and applique.
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I agree that appliqué would be easiest and would look great. She is going to treasure this wonderful quilt.
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Just to change things up a bit.
How about using a Ricky Tims type construction. If I understand it correctly, you draw the design on freezer paper, cut out the shapes, iron to your fabric choices, cut those out leaving seam allowances and sew back together. |
We Grama's are miracle workers aren't we!!!
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