Qulting nonie sent me this beautifully Paperpieced quilt.
She chose this name because she realized after several quilts she doesn't use much red fabrics..and she doesn't not like red..I think she conquered the red fabrics?

You know during the process of planning this quilt I had changed my mind several times...sometimes the process is easy..and sometimes it is a P-R-O-C-E-S-S.


The lesson:
Part of my job as a Long arm quilter is to try and read the quilt and also the person whom the quilt belongs too ( sometimes hard from a distance)...I am a long arm quilter so for my personal quilts I may get a bit flashy and want to cover the whole quilt with flashy thread..and lots of designs..but sometimes simple is better...IF it is MY quilt I don't care if the quilting shines through (because it is part of me)....so I have to walk a fine line with client quilts that I make their work shine above all of mine and I just compliment or bring out the best in their quilts.

So my original idea for this quilt was to use metallic gold thread on all of the suns and rays....I consulted with Quiltingnonie first because I know that is a bit flashy..she wasn't crazy about that idea..but she liked varigated thread....
I didn't have any red varigated thread...(neither did my LQS) so I used several different reds throughout the quilts....and changed thread several times.
'One of the sun's has brown thread..one had a varigated pink/purple/orange and the rest have different shades of red.


I also decided after quilting the background that I should leave the rays be..so they will pop out....Simple is best!

In the sashing I thought about several different designs and then decided wavy lines to kind of look like a "plaid" would add enough interest wihout taking away from the sun rays..because the Sun rays is really what needs to "shine" in this quilt.

Of course I did this all on my INNOVA freehand..no computer or pantographs....all by myself!

Thank you for looking!

Beautiful, I love the way you quilted it.

Beautiful quilt and the quilting is truly amazing, you always bring out the best in the quilt. Nice job!

You did a beautiful job on this quilt... I'm speachless...it's gorgeous!!!

Awesome quilt and quilting!

I love your quilting and her quilt is very pretty too.

Love the thought and effort you put in with each of your clients pieces. You never impose your own style or taste, which I think is hard to do. You've highlighted this quilt beautifully - it is a stunning design and the colours are fantastic. Great collaboration.

What kind of batting does this quilt have?

HObbs polydown.

Thankyou!

Beautiful quilting...you sure do a lot of them and they're all so pretty.

Gorgeous quilt - incredible quilting!

I always check your posts to see the latest masterpieces - I enjoy it as much as going to an art gallery!

Beautiful quilt. Awesome work by both of you.

SO Beautiful....quilting and the quilt itself. I love the whole thing.

Great quilting.

*Amazing* - spectacular quilt, beautiful quilting! Charisma, thank you so much for sharing your work - besides the amazing quilting, you do a wonderful job documenting each piece.

Great quilt and wonderful quilting.

I am in awe at your talent I wish you were closer to teach me :)

Beautiful!!!

It is gorgeous and would have looked stunning with gold thread running through as well. Gorgeous quilting nevertheless!

OMG, well done both of you

That's a stunning quilt and stunning quilting. You DO sleep sometimes, don't you??? :)

As always, your work is spectacular. The quilt is wonderful as well.

Another beauty!

Perfect!!!

Beautiful, Just Beautiful!!!

Gosh! Your quilting is beautiful.

Great quilt, and beautiful quilting! You always do such fabulous work! :)

well red is one of my top two colors...especially bright ones!
no fear here, this is beautiful. Charismah, ppl are saying you are really talented. People are right :thumbup:

Stunning -- both quilt and the quilting!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Each picture looks better. The quilting is phenomenal.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I believe you truly chose the perfect compliments for all of my mixes of reds! The quilt was a real challenge for me, but your quilting just brings it all together. I have often claimed that "the quilting MAKES the quilt", and once again, I can make that statement. Can't wait for the mailman! GREAT JOB!

Thanks Laurie! I really appreciate it! Thank you for trusting me with your stunning quilt!

Stunning.

very pretty

I do the same thing when quilting for my customers. I let the quilt speak to me and tell me what quilting patterns would suit it best. The customer almost always an idea of what they'd like on their quilt, and often I am able to suggest changes or additional patterns that will make the quilt come alive for them.
Janie

Your quilting is always amazing!! I look forward to seeing your work! You have a lot of talent!!

beautiful as always.

I'm speechless~~~~

You have a very good eye for quilting designs. Your hands keep up very well.