I have been averaging about one quilt every 8 or 9 days! So, I have been busy. I have been keeping myself busy so that I don’t fall too hard behind for the other magazine quilts that are in the queue waiting to be made. I had told you I liked this leaf fabric from RJR’s Summer Solstice collection.
So, it is making an appearance in the border as well:
I do not submit quilts that are just quilted down with large stipples. I always put some thought into the quilting to make each of my quilts special. I did a couple of test samples this morning on this busy fabric. I know that feathers (as much as I love them) would not do very well for the super busy and bright print. And I really don’t have time to do a lot of marking… so, I look for quilting ideas from the fabric itself. I “traced” the flowers, and added the veins in between the lines that are already printed on the fabric. I think I like the effect:
[Tip for quilters: When you find yourself at a loss of what to quilt, the quilting motif may be staring you right in the face on the fabric itself. Another example can be seen by clicking here.]
Thanks for stopping by. It’s a busy week for me, and I am sure it will be many of you. But I hope you still take time to enjoy the blessings of the Holy Week.
I love the quilting on this Wendy. I think it’s perfect!
The traced quilting looks great! Great idea for a detailed look.
What a great idea — it really is perfect for this fabric! Do you go back, after quilting, and bury all your thread ends?
I really like this effect, Wendy! It almost makes the fabric look padded! Lovely!
Blessings!
You are just so talented. It’s going to look great.
You do put me to shame with your industriousness.
I love how you quilted in coordination with the design.
Cant wait to see the whole quilt!
I would also like to know what you do with all your ends? The quilt is looking wonderful and very special! The fabric is really highlighted and the quillting is a great focus. The fabrics have come together beautifully. I have no idea how you accomplish all that you do! Great Work!
That is a very nice effect Wendy. Blessings…
I like the flowers!
Happy Easter, Wendy!! That quilting is looking fabulous!!