Yay! Finally finished quilting Ladies Of The Sea!!
#153
Could you please email me these photos [email protected] I have some girlfriends at work who are just beginning to quilt and I would love to show them just what is possible. I think this is the most beautiful quilt and quilting job that I have ever seen. I am in awe of both your talents!! This should be on display somewhere and entered into many many exhibitions. It is a definite winner of the gold medal.
Thanks very much for your time and talents.
Thanks very much for your time and talents.
#158
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Victorville, Ca.
Posts: 630
You've just got to enter it into Road to California quilt show!!!! Probably too late for this year but next year absolutely. www.road2ca.com
This is one of the premier quilt shows which is in January.
This is one of the premier quilt shows which is in January.
#159
WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! That is INCREDIBLE!!! I actually have had the pattern and kit for this quilt for about a year because I LOVE it so much, but I am a bit intimidated by it and haven't started yet! You're beautiful photos and quilting are inspiring me though! GORGEOUS!!!
#160
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,369
Karin pieced and appliqued this "Ladies of the Sea" quilt designed Sue Garman. Karin did a fabulous job and I would be lying if I didn't feel slightly pressured to make sure I didn't ruin this quilt. I am always grateful when I get to be a part of a quilt that will be treasured for a long time. So, this quilt was "simple" in the fact that I didn't have to think much about what I was doing. I had to draw a ton of lines, 1/4 straight lines on a 45 degree angle got a little tiring. Each block, from start to finish took me around 1 hour, some took longer than that. So, just in block work it was around 16 hours. The rest of the quilting, mostly pebbling took me 43 hours. So, 59 hours total to complete this quilt. Amazingly enough, I enjoyed the pebbling more than I enjoyed the straight stitching. Although, my back was aching for a few hours after each quilting session. It's all worth it in the end as you can see the applique pop and become the showcase it needs to be. I used two layers of batting - I don't use one layer anymore - but for this quilt I used a wool batting and a Hobbs 80/20 batting. I think it worked out beautifully. I used Kimono Silk Thread by Superior Threads for the first time. I have to say, I loved it! It's a strong, durable thread and super thin. I didn't have any problems with the thread and I am sure I will use it again. It's a little more pricey, but I think it is worth it for your masterpiece quilts. This was done freehand on my A-1 Longarm.
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