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05-02-2009, 04:56 AM
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I think you did a fabulous interpretation of the pattern! I really looked closely at the 1st pictures you posted and then the close ups. I do like your stippling pattern and might try that myself. The differences in the density of the stitching in some areas must be what is bothering you. It does not bother me in the least. Keep in mind that when you see a quilt that is absolutely PERFECT all the way across...it might have been done with a computerized panto.....neither of us will ever be that perfect...and frankly I don't want to be. What you've done with this quilt adds character and movement to the background. I say "Great job"!
05-06-2009, 09:32 AM
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Francesca,
First off, welcome. I don't know how I missed you coming into the group.
Your quilt is lovely. You have taken something from another and turned it into your own. You are very brave to even quilt straight lines, much less to have quilted swirls and loops! I have tried several times to achieve what you have. I have a Flynn Frame (manufactured by John Flynn, a well-known quilter from Montana). I have used it for a few things, but mostly for quilt in the ditch quilts. I never am happy with loops or swirls.
I have quilted about 30 years. I am what is called a purist, I guess. I quilt by hand, because I do not think that quilting can be called quilting using a machine. Yes, I have seen lovely machine quilting. I am the proud owner of several lovely pieces of machine quilted art. However, my preference is still hand quilted with as many stitches to the inch that I can quilt.
Continue to be brave and go for whatever it is that is new and adventuresome to you. I applaud your sense of art. It is lovely.
Anita
First off, welcome. I don't know how I missed you coming into the group.
Your quilt is lovely. You have taken something from another and turned it into your own. You are very brave to even quilt straight lines, much less to have quilted swirls and loops! I have tried several times to achieve what you have. I have a Flynn Frame (manufactured by John Flynn, a well-known quilter from Montana). I have used it for a few things, but mostly for quilt in the ditch quilts. I never am happy with loops or swirls.
I have quilted about 30 years. I am what is called a purist, I guess. I quilt by hand, because I do not think that quilting can be called quilting using a machine. Yes, I have seen lovely machine quilting. I am the proud owner of several lovely pieces of machine quilted art. However, my preference is still hand quilted with as many stitches to the inch that I can quilt.
Continue to be brave and go for whatever it is that is new and adventuresome to you. I applaud your sense of art. It is lovely.
Anita
05-06-2009, 11:04 AM
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ciao Anita,
thanks for your lovely welcome and for your encouragement (?)... :)))
i am thinking in these days...... how would have been better and much more happy my life if i would have found out patchwork when i was 20 and not now that i am 50.
this thinking is not because i think i am a good one with patch, but because i really love it and i feel so happy while doing it.
i think to all the years spent in stupid offices and i get mad :wink:
hugs
francesca
thanks for your lovely welcome and for your encouragement (?)... :)))
i am thinking in these days...... how would have been better and much more happy my life if i would have found out patchwork when i was 20 and not now that i am 50.
this thinking is not because i think i am a good one with patch, but because i really love it and i feel so happy while doing it.
i think to all the years spent in stupid offices and i get mad :wink:
hugs
francesca
05-06-2009, 11:35 AM
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Hi Francesca,
Your name is lovely, by the way... It gently rolls off the tongue...
It matters not when you find a passion--just that you do! My first real quilt was a dresden plate pillow. I still have it somewhere, and I used to look at it for encouragement. I have made several bed-sized quilts, lots of lap robes, things that you can wrap around your shoulder, and a whole lot of wall hangings. Quilting is addictive and it is fun. It also keeps you off the streets unless you are looking for fabric or supplies.
I encourage you to do your thing with fabric. I have so much fabric that I wonder if I will ever get it all used before I die... if I don't, then I win!
Hugs back to you across the ocean,
Anita
Your name is lovely, by the way... It gently rolls off the tongue...
It matters not when you find a passion--just that you do! My first real quilt was a dresden plate pillow. I still have it somewhere, and I used to look at it for encouragement. I have made several bed-sized quilts, lots of lap robes, things that you can wrap around your shoulder, and a whole lot of wall hangings. Quilting is addictive and it is fun. It also keeps you off the streets unless you are looking for fabric or supplies.
I encourage you to do your thing with fabric. I have so much fabric that I wonder if I will ever get it all used before I die... if I don't, then I win!
Hugs back to you across the ocean,
Anita
05-06-2009, 11:59 AM
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I have so much fabric that I wonder if I will ever get it all used before I die... if I don't, then I win!
Hugs back to you across the ocean,
Anita[/quote]
i love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have to copy it and post it in an italian patch forum :))))
i am famous for my fabric collection, i cant stop buying them :mrgreen:
hugs
Hugs back to you across the ocean,
Anita[/quote]
i love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have to copy it and post it in an italian patch forum :))))
i am famous for my fabric collection, i cant stop buying them :mrgreen:
hugs
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