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04-10-2013, 06:44 AM

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Boston1954

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Oh, Petpainter, that is gorgeous! My sister's daughter-in-law loves owls. If she ever saw that, she'd be trying to spirit it away from you. lol

04-10-2013, 07:12 AM

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thimblebug6000

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Originally Posted by petpainter

This was my first quilt and by McKenna Ryan. I really enjoyed making it even though they are a lot of work. I blanket stitched all the edges as I wanted it to be functional as well. I ordered her Bell Garden when I finished it.(barley started it as there are so many other quilts to try as a beginner). I say go for it and get those creative juices going!!!

Thank you for posting your quilt! I purchased the patterns & started collecting fabrics (should have bought a kit). The one thing I found confusing about this pattern is how pieces of one block carry over into the next block.... ps....love your dog!

04-10-2013, 08:26 AM

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grammysharon

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I have made a couple of her older larger wildlife wall hangings, one of a bear and one of elk in the wild!!

04-10-2013, 09:34 AM

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red-warrior

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Beautiful quilts ladies.....thanks so much for sharing! I can't believe these were first quilts....you must have a gene!

04-10-2013, 06:25 PM

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sylvia77

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I've made quite a few of her patterns as I love nature quilts. I just posted a picture couple of weeks ago of one I just finished called Spring is in the Air, a variation but I too, machined blanket stitched mine down so it will last.

04-11-2013, 03:05 AM

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Sassylass

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First petlpainter I must say I LOVE you Harlequin!!! Your quilt is beautiful too! I have been looking at Mckenna Ryan patterns but that is as far as it has gotten.

04-11-2013, 03:12 AM

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lizzy

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Love your quilt. You did a great job.

04-11-2013, 05:03 AM

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Teacup

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I love her patterns but I am not good with free motion and have been afraid to try them. Some of the pieces are so intricate...I didn't know you could blanket stitch. I'm pretty comfortable with satin stitch applique...has anyone tried that with her patterns? Another down side might be trying to match the many colors of thread for satin stitching to the fabrics. When you do the raw edge applique with free motion, do you change thread colors, or do the patterns recommend transparent/monofilment thread?

04-11-2013, 05:45 AM

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littlebitoheaven

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I made "At Home In The Woods" and love it. I have it hanging at the landing of our stairway (out of direct sunlight). It was a good experience for me as I had to free motion quilt each piece before the LA quilter would quilt it.

If I do another one, I will free motion the pieces of each block first and then sew them together.