I just did a hoop sisters block of the month "Crazy Compass" and finished it today. It took all of last year, so I am really glad to have finished instead of having it on my UFO pile.
It was lots of fun, will be a gift for my daughter so I made it in colors I thought she'd like I used all fabrics from my stash except the back and border. There is even black velvet under some of the embroidery, and brown velvet.
I start another hoop sisters BOM Thursday, and have one about 3/4 done (TNT)
Since I love machine embroidery AND quilting, this is a great way to combine my 2 favorite hobbies.
And it seems that I need a design wall!!!

Wow that is amazingly stunning

Wow, that's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Absolutely beautiful!

Very pretty!! Good Job :D:D:D

Whoa!!!!! Absolutely stunning!!!

WOW ! :mrgreen:

Wow, wow, wow!!! Love it!!

Love it, one beautiful quilt.

I can't even imagine attempting to do something like this. It is awesome.

That bright pink looks like it would glow in the dark!!!!!

stuuning

Wow. That's a real eye opener! Looks very difficult. Nice job.
Cheryl

Wow. That's a real eye opener! Looks very difficult. Nice job.
Cheryl

wow that's gorgeous

That is awesome beautiful colors

stunner--great job

That is beautifal. You did a wonderful job on it. Great colors.
:thumbup:

WOW, now that is stunning.

wow that's fantastic...great job

I LOVE this, what a beautiful quilt, I would love to know how to make one of these. I couldn't take my eyes off of it, just beautiful!!

What a stunner this one is! WOW! You certanly did a very nice job on it. Thank You for sharing.

That is awesome

AWESOME!

Awesome! Great quilt!!

Beautiful! Was it paper pieced?

You do beautiful work. I am new at quilting. You applique by machine, you said. Do you use the stretch stitch?

Eisgoow

Quilt really looks beautiful. Would like to see it closer up though and more light on it. Thanks

Eisgoow

Actually, Hoop Sisters quilts are assembled in the embroidery hoop, on an embroidery machine. The block is assembled with an applique process (over batting which has stabilizer in it) and then all the embroidery and quilting is done in various stages. So, when you get done with the block, the backing is on, the quilting is done. After you get all the blocks done, you assemble them with the sashing strips. The process intrigues me because I have always wanted a way to quilt individual blocks to avoid struggling with the large quilt top under the head of my machine. Hope this explained it well. They have a website which may be more specific.

Actually, Hoop Sisters quilts are assembled in the embroidery hoop, on an embroidery machine. The block is assembled with an applique process (over batting which has stabilizer in it) and then all the embroidery and quilting is done in various stages. So, when you get done with the block, the backing is on, the quilting is done. After you get all the blocks done, you assemble them with the sashing strips. The process intrigues me because I have always wanted a way to quilt individual blocks to avoid struggling with the large quilt top under the head of my machine. Hope this explained it well. They have a website which may be more specific.

Very pretty colors. I want to do a hoop sisters..but will have to wait until I clear out my to do list first. =)

your color choices are interesting...
haven't seen this pattern before--really like the mauve colored strips between the blocks--seems like it is pressed against a window--pretty!

The Hoop Sisters quilts are done on an embroidery machine, in the hoop. If you have an embroidery machine, your dealer may be offering these block of the month classes. That's how I did this. It had many challenges besides learning a totally new process, so I'd recommend doing your first one with an instructor. The appeal to me was being able to do quilting block by block-the combination with embroidery is a plus as I am really into that. I have digitized 2 series of quilt blocks of my own and now I will try to apply this construction method to my own designs. Thanks:)

Amazing :!:

Very pretty!

That is absolutely beautiful! And what patience it must have taken. I just hope someday that I will be that good at my quilting. I do have to thank everyone on the quilting board though, without your help I would not have experimented with my machine and been able to finish with the fancy designs when completing the binding on my latest quilt.
Stephanie

Your quilt is beautiful.

I am working on one of these right now. I have the 4th block done. It has been difficult for me, especially those sharp points. Mine is in greens and browns. Yours is beautiful.

This is beautiful, I love how the star in the center just pops. Great job using your stash for this!

Fabulous!