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gabeway 12-04-2013 01:49 PM

That is one stunning quilt!

feline fanatic 12-04-2013 03:08 PM

You really stepped up to the challenge. This is a wonderful quilt and I really like how you quilted it, especially the triangles in the outside border. That really is a nice compliment to the piecing and the feathers. Take a bow, you did a great job.

paulswalia 12-04-2013 03:30 PM

Did you mark your feathers? I'm still struggling with them - can only do them if I mark first - no way can I do them free hand. I LOVE the mix of old/new - your quilt shows today's style with an homage to the past. Great job!

annievee 12-04-2013 03:44 PM

Great Quilt and Quilting

JENNR8R 12-04-2013 04:37 PM


Originally Posted by paulswalia (Post 6439075)
Did you mark your feathers? I'm still struggling with them - can only do them if I mark first - no way can I do them free hand. I LOVE the mix of old/new - your quilt shows today's style with an homage to the past. Great job!

Word... the feathers would never have been the same size if I had done them freehand. I got a large sheet of newsprint, traced the outlines of the corners and the sides and started drawing feathers with a pencil, erasing what I didn't like. When I liked what I had, I traced them with a Sharpie to make them stand out. I taped the drawing down on a light box, put the quilt top on the drawing, and traced it with a blue, water-soluble marker. There were so many repeats on this quilt that I only had to have three drawings... one small side section and two different corners. I didn't have to follow the markings exactly. I just needed to keep them the same size.

"today's style with an homage to the past" I LOVE THIS! :D If anyone mentions the old and new aspects of this quilt, I'm gonna tell them what you said!!! :p

hockeymom444 12-04-2013 04:52 PM

Awesome job! way to go!

laurafet 12-04-2013 06:33 PM

Incredible! Love it! Bet the layout was a bear!

JENNR8R 12-04-2013 07:20 PM


Originally Posted by laurafet (Post 6439318)
Incredible! Love it! Bet the layout was a bear!

It was such a simple pattern, but it was very difficult not to make a mistake. I was constantly checking and rechecking and still made some major mistakes that had to be undone. A bear for sure!

MamaBear61 12-04-2013 07:26 PM

Love your quilt and your feathers are AWESOME!!!!!!

Cindy60545 12-05-2013 04:03 AM

I think you took this challenge head on & succeeded! Well done! If you do decide to sell the pattern, count me in for one! I'd love to make this one!

twinkie 12-05-2013 04:06 AM

Very attractive. What is the name of the pattern or is it your design?

JENNR8R 12-05-2013 04:10 AM


Originally Posted by twinkie (Post 6439717)
Very attractive. What is the name of the pattern or is it your design?

Thanks! :) See Post #13

Retired Fire Chief 12-05-2013 05:02 AM

You did an amazing job now I'm anxious for you to post what the others came up with, yours is a winner.

sparkys_mom 12-05-2013 06:09 AM

Great job! But, yes, I could see why you would be glad it is done. :)

tezell0801 12-05-2013 06:16 AM

Wow, love the modern look. Great job! And your feathers are great - don't look like a beginner to me.

cpcarolyn 12-05-2013 06:56 AM

Wow great quilt.

Shorebird 12-05-2013 07:09 AM

Great design for the solids...

mjhaess 12-05-2013 07:20 AM

Really pretty quilt...

bibi 12-05-2013 07:32 AM

It is gorgeous, wow!

sewbizgirl 12-05-2013 07:35 AM

Unusual pattern and the quilting is just exquisite!

Z Any Mouse 12-05-2013 07:50 AM

I absolutely love that twisting design!

CyndyK 12-05-2013 08:59 AM

It's stunning! You did a great job.

champagnebubbles 12-05-2013 10:26 AM

Love it!!!

MargeD 12-05-2013 12:13 PM

WOW - what a very unique quilt pattern and your quilting is beautiful.

ube quilting 12-05-2013 02:20 PM

It is wonderful. I love the name you gave her. Your choice of quilting is perfect with the pattern.
peace

Jackie R 12-05-2013 02:20 PM

Love your quilt - cool design and colors. I definitely love the limited color palette whenever I see it and your's is done so beautifully.

IBQUILTIN 12-05-2013 04:13 PM

Truly awesome

RuthFru 12-05-2013 05:45 PM

It is so pretty and your quilting is awesome.

lfstamper 12-05-2013 05:51 PM

Very cool! You did an awesome job!

lizzy 12-05-2013 05:51 PM

I love your design and colors. You did a great job.

wantanaquilt 12-05-2013 06:08 PM

love it great color choice to go with the blue. Love the pattern.

MrsM 12-05-2013 06:11 PM

You should be proud, you did a fantastic job on this quilt.

Mariposa 12-05-2013 06:12 PM

Wow! Great quilt! I love your feathers!! Nice design too. Interesting challenge that you met wholeheartedly!

ccthomas 12-05-2013 08:11 PM

very interesting quilt.

elaine708 12-05-2013 08:18 PM

Fantastic quilt. Thanks for sharing admire you FMQ also, great job

Grandma Peg 12-05-2013 08:18 PM

Your quilt is great and you did a great job on the quilting.

starshine 12-05-2013 08:26 PM

I love your quilt! I've always like the Maypole weaving. And I really like the colors you selected to go with the challenge fabric. Your design is awesome!

racerh 12-05-2013 09:09 PM

I REALLY like this and with your permission will add it to my bucket list! This is fantastic! Did you use EQ?

SandyinZ4 12-05-2013 09:14 PM

I think it is great-repetitive or not. Simple but elegant! Loved the idea of the fabric drawing too.

JENNR8R 12-05-2013 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by racerh (Post 6441334)
I REALLY like this and with your permission will add it to my bucket list! This is fantastic! Did you use EQ?

No... Just graph paper. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I'm flattered that you'd like to make a quilt like mine. My only request is a picture after you have finished. :)


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