TJ sent me this quilt for long arm quilting :thumbup:


She trusted me to quilt it however I wanted. I discussed with her actually quilting the blocks. Usually, I would veer away from quilting over anyone's applique and in this case hand sewn vintage blocks. But TJ had stabilized these and I knew if I could just quilt in the center of each flower it would make those petals "pop" out. I love it when an element of a quilt can pop out..it's like it just comes to life when that happens.

I stippled in the background of the blocks and the final border. I was thinking about why I like stipple with vintage so much?

..... It is always my first instinct with vintage blocks. This is what I came up with....stipple to me feels comfy and cozy. Whenever a quilt is stippled I just think..love and warmth. Isn't that what we think of with vintage blocks. How our great grandmother lovingly stitched those by hand, on a cold winter day, by the fire?

See what a daydreamer I am? LOL Everything is so sunshine and roses when it comes to quilting...I always tend to find a sentimental reason for everything.

Back to quilt.....

I quilted leaves in the sashings....I am beginning to think this is my most favorite design. It just fits in with so many patterns and fabrics. This case is no different...the leaves look great! SO I am truly honored to be a part of this quilting process! Thanks TJ!

I used HObbs polydown batting.


I quilted this freehand on my INNOVA. No pantograph or computer quilting.

Thanks for looking.

Wow that is really a pretty quilt

Beautiful quilt. Your quilting is always an inspiration for wanna be's like me.

Not only does the spiral in the center of the block make the petals pop, it also emphasizes the gather in the fabric the original piecer did on the small petal inside the star. At first glance I thought you had quilted little lines coming out from the center on those petals but they are actually gathers of fabric. I really like the look this gives.

Beautiful quilt and quilting! Looks like you are almost done. One block to stipple.

Both quilt and quilting are beautiful.

I just love every bit of it. Your right , it just popped those flowers!!

incredible!

TJ's quilt is beautiful. Your quilting is awesome. I've been seeing every one you post and I'm impressed.
Do you ever sleep? I think sleeping is over-rated myself, but I do need a little every once in a while.

HUGE DITTO.......

I've never seen that design. It's very pretty. Nice work by both of you.

It's so perfect.I love the pattern with the fabrics and your quilting really sets it off.

great choice on the quilting as usual. Beatiful quilt

The quilt is awesome..and as always your quilting is exquisite.

Beautiful quilt and beautiful quilting.

OH WOW!!!! I love the fabric, the design, the colors, the quilting!!! One of my favorites !!! Amazing!!!

Both quilt and quilting are beautiful, awesome work to you both!

Love it all!

Another beautiful quilt! You both did a fantastic job!!!!

Beautiful piecing, beautiful quilting..wish I live closer to WA...

Just gorgeous! Quilt and quilting both!!! Great job, ladies

Another specatular quilt with amazing quilting!

Gorgeous quilt!
Fantastic quilting!
Kudos to you both!

Gorgeous!

AWESOME work Ladies!!!

Just love your pictures they always awesome!!

I really like that pattern and the quilting in the center does make the petals stand out. The piecing and quilting both are beautiful jobs. I love it.

sassy granny

My favorite part is the spiral in the center of the flowers. YOU DO A great job with the quilting

That's very pretty. I always enjoy your pictures!

Another beautiful quilting job on a beautiful quilt.

Wow-Your work is spectacular!! I love the fabric and the pattern!! I thnk you would make a burlap sack look fantastic!!!

Your quilting is perfect for that great top! Love the stippling, swirls, and leaves. Great balance and dimension.

What a pretty quilt and what a great job you have both done.

Too beautiful!!

I am soooo pleased! The pictures show the detail real well. I think my sister's family will be happy with the final product. The squares were found by my sister's father in law after his wife passed and were sent to me to make an heirloom quilt for one of their children. The material was a bit fragile so we reinforced it with some iron-on interfacing and the difference was amazing.
Thank you Charisma for a job well done. I KNEW you would put your best ideas into this quilt and I love the way the flower's popped out! :)
My husband was amazed it was the same quilt I sent you. :)
God Bless!
Tj

TJ I love your quilt - the last border & backing fabrics especially! Charisma as always - fabulous!

Outstanding...you both did a beautiful job!

I so love your quilting technique! You do such a good job of interpreting a quilt design. Good work, as usual.

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Good call to give you artistic freedom. It's beautiful as always.
:)