it might be considered thread painting, I just call it my custom quilting. I try to highlight details on appliqués when I quilt.

i might not always get enough sleep but that's from working (3) 12 hour night shifts a week ( during the wee hours and breaks I hand sew, trace out appliqués or do prep work- keeps me awake.
I trouble shoot, plan and work out designs in my sleep ;)
I always take time for meals and always take breaks. My family says I'm the ( timer queen) :)
when im sewing/ quilting on days off I set a kitchen timer or my alarm for 45 minutes, when it goes off it drives me crazy if I try to ignore it. I stop- no matter where I am in my project. Go get a drink, a snack, start laundry, check emails, what ever- minimum 15 minutes before going back to sewing room. Keeps me fresh, productive and no backaches, shoulder or knee issues.
When there's a good movie or program to watch with hubby I always have hand sewing to work on.
Its all a matter of time management and organization ( and having a deadline really keeps me on task)

i wish. No break yet, I'm a little behind, set a couple projects aside to get these done- now I need to get back to those quickly- Birthday party March 11.

Great job! The feathers are the perfect pattern for the chief.

very nice job they are great!!!

Great quilts! The first one looks like it was a lot of work.

I'm impressed, they are both great quilts. I'm also impressed with how quickly you finished them. Keep up the good work.

They look gorgeous!

Wow! The hockey player quilt is amazing! Very nicely done! Love the chief also! And these were rushed???!!! Geeez! Got to see yours that weren't rushed!

Both are wonderful quilts. I admire your organisation and dedication to time management.

Beautiful work.

You deserve a medal!!! Your quilts are awesome, and to get them planned out and DONE in so short a time is miraculous, Really favor the hockey one. So gorgeous. I can't even draw an orange and to come up with an applique from a phone picture? Ugh, I couldn't have imagined. Thank you for sharing your art. I hope you get rewarded well for them.

You did a very nice job. I love both of them.

You're right! You sure have been busy! Both are excellent in design and workmanship. You deserve a reward for getting both done on time. Way to go!

I'll say you been busy , there absolutely gorgeous ...:thumbup::thumbup:

Both of them are fantastic! Great job!

Both of them are fantastic! Great job!

Both quilts are fabulous. Congratulations.

Amazing job! I can't imagine balancing all you have over the past month. What a dedicated quilter!

Wonderful job, very impressive!

Those are outstanding sports quilts, really great graphics.