Freebird by MoMo...quilted by Charisma
 

Well 2 summers ago ( I think) I made this "Cheater" quilt.
The center piece is one cut of fabric...I loved it so much I couldn't cut it. I bought a fat quarter pack of the whole line as well. .....but this center piece I just fell in love ...so I added 2 borders.

I knew what I lacked in piecing I could make up for in quilting.

So I pinned this on a few days before Christmas ...hoping I could work on it a bit here and there....( I have two frames) In between customer quilts.

As I was deciding how I wanted to quilt this....I took in each element of the fabric and wanted to highlight it and give it life.
I was also reflecting on my life..the year..the new year...So I quilted in some important words to me...God ( he is in everything for me!) But also, Joy, Peace, Kiss , Hug, LOve, Faith, Hope..Pray...there are others as well...

I wanted this to be a relaxing, easy ..come and go as I please kind of a project so everythig is freehand. I thought about doing ruler work and changed my mind because of the relaxing factor..hehe.
so this is my labor of love for the week. The quilting in the outer border consists of fill in work..all the stitching is in the red areas..around all the elements in the border. I quilted straight lines in the small inner border.

If any of you have any questions..please feel free to ask..I think this has been only only personal project in quite some months and it was nice to be able to have freedom.....I love the name of this line of fabric Freebird.

I hope you all have a wonderful New year!

I have more pictures to add

Your quilt and the quilting are absolutely beautiful. Such a Labor of Love!

Absolutely stunning. Your work is always the best. You really know how to design the quilting to do justice to the beautiful fabric. I see why you couldn't cut that piece. I couldn't have either. It came out beautiful.

sassy granny

Gorgeous! Love the trees and the birds. That is some beautiful fabric and your quilting is, once again, stunning.

I just so enjoy your style of quilting - its shows such a freedom of imagination, keep up the good work - have a happy and blessed New Year. Thanks for sharing and keeping God in your heart and work. gloria

As always.... Beautiful ! Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Looking forward to seeing your next creations. Your work is just Amazing!

Its beautiful Charisma!! how fun!!!

WOW - Stunning work. Have a very happy and safe new year.

That is really great! I'm glad you got some time to do something for you. Happy New Year!

What a spectacular fabric!!!I can see why you couldn't bear to cut it and as always Charisma does her magic quiltingBlessings for a great 2012

Impressive!! Always lovw to see your work!

I think this is one of your best yet. Your marriage of the quilting to the flavor of the fabric is perfect. Well done on another stunning quilt.

Your quilt and especially the quilting is absolutely amazing. I live for the day I can have you longarm one of my quilts. Happy New Year!

What beautiful work :) You made the panel sing. Peace and love for you and yours in the new year!

Beautiful! I love the different designs throughout the quilting process. Good thing you get to keep this one.

Stunning work, as usual. Your quilting made the fabric "come alive". The fabric, by the way is beautiful, but it is your quilting that made the quilt.

Absolutely stunning!!

That was the perfect plan for that piece of fabric! Beautiful.

Such gorgeous work!! A Feast for the Eyes, truly. Thanks so much for sharing. Every day has a bright spot in it when I find a posting of your quilting, whether your own piecework or that of a customer.

This one gets a "Super" rating from me!!! Nice to see you working on something of your own. Now will you keep it?

Great! Beautiful quilting that matches the pattern - so cool!!!!!

The whole thing is awesome! Your work is awesome!

I love your quilt and and always look forward to seeing your quilting! I love all the special words you incorporated into this beauty! Blessing to you and Happy New Year!

Hi Lori,

Yes I am keeping it. I am going to hang it somehwere..LOL. I love it...It is inspiring to me. Tahnks so much for the "super" rating. wondering if your friend liked his quilt?

You do beautiful work.

Sybil

Beautiful quilt, quilting and fabrics.

That is a gorgeous piece of fabric and I understand your decision not to cut into it. It made up into a stunning quilt. Of course, your quilting is always top notch and adds dimension upon dimension to quilts. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

This is one of those instances when the quilting is fairly dense, but so lovely and so appropriate for the fabric of the quilt. It is a real showcase for your talents!!! Beautiful!

Wow! I never would have known it was a cheater panel if you hadn't told me! I love it and it came out beautiful! I love to be able to relax and enjoy quilting something for myself. Great job!

Wow! What a fun quilt! Neat fabric, and your quilting is awesome as always! Happy New Year! :)

Charisma - I cannot believe this was a cheater quilt. You make it look so beautiful and complete.
Amazing talent you have. Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely gorgeous! The fabric is so pretty, I love the colors. The quilting is lovely and perfect for the quilt. Thank you for sharing!

Absolutely stunning quilt and quilting. Your work always brings me so much joy and happiness just looking at them. You are the best. Charisma, hope you have a Healthy & Happy New Year !!!!!

Just stunning! My favourite (hard to pick!) is the little swirly tree/flower? that is in the purple band. So much creativity - thank you for sharing and inspiring :)

So beautiful.

I can understand why you didn't want to cut into this fabric. As usual your work brings out the best in the design. Love how you and your quilts communicate:) Stunning result as always.

as always amazing work! you have great talent and always love seeing your work!