Definitely a Ricky Tims look - Beautiful color and movement!! I love the quilting she did - very simple (radiating lines) that promote the movement of the applique.

The topic of over quilting has become bigger over the last few years especially with the advancement of the longarm machines and addition of computerized systems - When quilting myself, I can get carried away but have learned to ask what the quilt is for. Just asking that question helps me keep the amount and style of quilting in line. If I am doing a single design for a pillow top that I want to stand out, you can bet that the background will be heavily quilted in some way so that the design pops - will do faux trapunto over the real trapunto. If it is a cute little baby quilt I will select designs that provide even overall quilting that will stand up to lots of washings. I love seeing the over-the-top quilts at shows. Quilting has become such a beautiful art form. The thread painting done on the longarm by Sue Paton is breathtaking, the tiny, perfectly shaped feathers on some quilts are to die for, the perfectly stitched lines that are no more than 1/8" apart are amazing. I think it is so fantastic that the variety of quilting is there for us to enjoy and drool over.

Fantastic, thank you.

I am one who often thinks some are over-quilted, but I wouldn't say that about this one. I love, love, love the pattern. But, wow. . that's a big undertaking. Gorgeous!

Amazing thanks for sharing...

That is an amazing quilt. Thanks for sharing.

My first thought was Ricky Tims too. What a fabulous quilt!! It seems that many applique quilts have close machine quilting, especially if they are in shows.
Cleodaisy

That is an exceptional piece of art!!

a gorgeous quilt thanks for sharing

It's when I see applique like that, is when I want to learn how to do it so badly. Even if I knew how, I'm sure that would of taken me several lifetimes and then some. Wow!

That is one of the most beautiful I,ve seen. What a wonderful job.

All I can say is WOW.

That is a stunning quilt,I don't even want know how much
time that has takken, to make. thanks for sharing.

You're right it is amazing.

You are sso right...it is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Just beautiful and thank you for sharing,
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

I would say that it is perfectly quilted, the pattern of quilting mimics the pattern of the applique. Can't imagine anyone doing all that needle-turn. Fantastic.

That's an incredible quilt! And I'm wondering, too, why no ribbons?

That is definitely a piece of art

Wow, that is a stunning quilt,, lots of work there, it s beautiful

Gorgeous amazing quilt.

A prize winner for sure - really fabulous!

Amazing - this person has a Lot of talent and patience. Wow!!!

This is absolutely amazing!! I would really love to try something like this. Does anyone know the name of the pattern? I tried to zoom in on the tag to see if it was on there but I can't read it.

I am awestruck! I could only hope to create something this lovely.

Thanks for sharing. The quilt is breathtaking :)

I find applique is rather theraputic for the nerves, not the opposite. All the tension flows out of the ends of your fingers. Sometimes it can be beautiful too.

I would have done something more lyrical to accent the design, not cross it at angles.

I used your idea to zoom in and I think I could see Quilter's Newsletter and maybe Fabric Fandango. I have some old Quilters Newsletters I plan to check later. I keep coming back to this thread because the more I look at this quilt the more amazing it is to me.

that is amazing

The applique work is absolutely above superior. It is so difficult to be so precise with hand work. This woman is an experienced master.

I hope it was a prize winner

It is amazing!! thank you for sharing

The quilting is not fancy. It's just lines and doesn't interfer with the beautiful work of the quilter. I see here work and design first and the quilting is staying in the background supporting the work....well done...

Amazing is right...what a beautiful quilt and wonderful colors..:)

Wow wow wow

It's beautiful.

I dont think saying Wow is enough to describe this beautiful quilt.

That is a beautiful quilt.

Unbelievable! Would love to know more about it.

Awesome quilt!