Are Feathers Over Done?
09-12-2011, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Computerized quilting is making great strides, but in the beginning I could look at a quilt and tell you immediately that the quilting was computerized, and that was NOT a good thing. Now that the quilter has more freedom to arrange the design that's no longer the case.
what do you mean, i'm a trouble-maker? :lol: :lol:
09-12-2011, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
Originally Posted by aorlflood
I agree. But I also like machine quilting that is less dense, too.
oh yes....i don't like quilts that are almost "hard" from so much quilting......they lose that cuddly feel.....am a firm believer in " a little goes a long way"
Wallhangings are another story and catagory all to their own.:)
09-12-2011, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by k3n
I think a distinction needs to be made between bed quilts - ie quilts to be used which are nicer soft (though dense quilting can be soft if the correct wadding is used) and art quilts where the quilting is an inherent part of the design... It seems to me that many of you are talking exclusively about bed quilts but art quilts are quilts too.
PS Why is it that so many of these discussions on here instead of being an honest and frank exchange of views, with room for everyone's opinions, quickly degenerate into ppl hating this and that and indirectly or even directly insulting others' tastes? Some ppl seem to have issues the second we get away from oohing and aahing over each others' work. It's a shame. :?
PS Why is it that so many of these discussions on here instead of being an honest and frank exchange of views, with room for everyone's opinions, quickly degenerate into ppl hating this and that and indirectly or even directly insulting others' tastes? Some ppl seem to have issues the second we get away from oohing and aahing over each others' work. It's a shame. :?
i firmly agree about the difference between art/bed quilts, but still only if the quilting is integral to the artwork. on all quilts i want to see the craftsmanship that the piecer put into the work, instead of it being smothered by stitches.
i, too, noticed the not-too-frank discussion going on and the
amazing ability of people to ignore what they don't agree with or don't want to hear. they'll probably ignore me as well.
there are many ways to quilt. i don't like them all in some circumstances. i do like them all in other circumstances. feathers are fine here and there, but not all over the place, as far as i'm concerned. the same with every other design pattern.
the quilt police can tie me to the post and execute me now.
09-12-2011, 03:20 PM
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Well, I'm going to "have to" weigh in again; the comments were not mean-spirited at all, IMHO. I believe the opinions expressed on the board were merely our own opinions, which we are allowed to make. I did not read anyone's comments that denigrated anyone's work; merely that we preferred less quilting on quilt tops. I hope I haven't misread the comments.
09-12-2011, 03:20 PM
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Well, I'm going to "have to" weigh in again; the comments were not mean-spirited at all, IMHO. I believe the opinions expressed on the board were merely our own opinions, which we are allowed to make. I did not read anyone's comments that denigrated anyone's work; merely that we preferred less quilting on quilt tops. I hope I haven't misread the comments.
09-12-2011, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by Selena
Originally Posted by Quiltinvaca
Who knew "feathers" could create such a crowd?!
09-12-2011, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by carolynjo
Well, I'm going to "have to" weigh in again; the comments were not mean-spirited at all, IMHO. I believe the opinions expressed on the board were merely our own opinions, which we are allowed to make. I did not read anyone's comments that denigrated anyone's work; merely that we preferred less quilting on quilt tops. I hope I haven't misread the comments.
09-12-2011, 03:36 PM
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I have now read nearly all the "feather" comments and I believe the word "bashing" is a bit strong. I haven't seen any comments that I would call bashing or am I just dense. I am sure that some people will take offense at the idea that not all of us like feathers, but we are entitled to our opinions, too. 'Nuf said.
09-12-2011, 04:11 PM
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I agree, some of the quilts I have seen posted here have so much quilting on them it is in itself a seperate quilt to the one that was originally pieced.
I agree that some quilts lend themselves to "tight" quilting and that sometimes it is what the person wants, but personally when I see a quilt that has been quilted the first thing I want to think is ""WOW"" what a beautiful quilt, great colours, fantastic piecing, spectacular pattern and then "Gosh" isn't the quilting fabulous, wish I had so much talent!!
I agree that some quilts lend themselves to "tight" quilting and that sometimes it is what the person wants, but personally when I see a quilt that has been quilted the first thing I want to think is ""WOW"" what a beautiful quilt, great colours, fantastic piecing, spectacular pattern and then "Gosh" isn't the quilting fabulous, wish I had so much talent!!
09-12-2011, 04:24 PM
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I do simple feathers, I work for a lady that takes the orders, then tells me what she wants me to do, simple feathers are a lot quicker than stitch in the ditch and do not show the sometimes little wobbles that stitch in the ditch shows all the time. swirls and loops are also very quick and forgiving. I love the experience.
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