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Quiltngolfer 06-11-2012 05:31 AM

Wow! That's great. I don't have enough stash for that pattern.

Baloonatic 06-11-2012 05:31 AM

Wow lots of work, and a great finished quilt!
I sent you a PM

~Patty

Jingle 06-11-2012 07:34 AM

Beautiful, great colors.

Sewfine 06-11-2012 07:35 AM

Beautiful, and yes it does look like a lot of work.

Arleners 06-11-2012 01:21 PM

I love this! You did a great job. Anyone would be glad to receive this for a gift.

lollygagging 06-11-2012 07:36 PM

That came out great. Love it on the dark background! Thanks for sharing.

charismah 06-11-2012 07:44 PM

Oh It's fabulous!( I have quilted one before)...it's a beautiful quilt! Great job Sue!

suebee 06-11-2012 07:46 PM

Thank you very much. I did see the one you quilted and it was spectacular. This pattern is just so awesome, cant wait to get it quilted.


Originally Posted by charismah (Post 5282801)
Oh It's fabulous!( I have quilted one before)...it's a beautiful quilt! Great job Sue!


suebee 06-11-2012 07:49 PM

Thank you all for your nice comments. And apologies to those I tried PMing suggestions to, I had a heck of time. So for everyone else putting this in their TO-DO's, here are some things I would recommend (for what its worth, LOL)
1.YOU MAY WANT TO SPEND A LITTLE MORE ON THE STABILIZER…they call out “No Show Mesh Stabilizer”. I used what I had on hand and it worked but a bit bulky in certain points. (side note: I bought the “No show mesh stabilizer” from Nancys notions)
2. cut the foundation stabilizer ½” larger than what they are calling out, then trim to size AFTER all your strips on sewn on. ALL stabilizers will shrink up from pressing.
3. don’t use the stabilizer edge as a guide when trimming after strips are sewn on. Use your mat & ruler.
4. pattern calls for ¾”,1”,1-1/4” and 1-1/2” strips, my suggestion here is probably most important tip: don’t use the narrower strips towards the outside of your squares, this causes more bulk you don’t want (in the corners)

HAPPY QUILTING ALL!

mariehughey 06-11-2012 08:38 PM

I love it. I am loving black these days. Black and bright colors...very nice.


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