Friday, April 13, 2012

Quilting Commences!

I got my quilt back from the long armer who was basting it for me. Since the size was more then I could even photograph I wasn't sure how I would baste it properly. I asked her to do a good job because it might be 10 -15 years being quilted! lol


Do I have a plan? Not really. I took the top pattern off my pile and made cardboard templates for the motifs and will start there. I am using my pilot pen that disappears with the iron. I'll stitch the motifs, then on the same block stitch around the applique.


Here's my start! I'm so excited!!

7 comments:

  1. That sounds like an excellent plan. Handquilting is going to make this a spectatular quilt.

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  2. Fabulous, that's how I baste on my LA, then you can quilt anywhere you want. Please keep posting progress.

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  3. This quilt does deserve handquilting, but I for one knew that wasn't going to happen in my lifetime, so I have set up a date for the longarmer. Yes, please keep us posted on your progress. I am so impressed with you gals who will hand quilt this very large quilt.

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  4. I love all the wonderful motifs. It will be a fun to watch your progress.

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  5. Beautiful! You have every reason to be excited (and proud)! What a quilt! Great idea to have it LA basted - no puckers and nice and smooth! Keep quilting away while you are still excited and you will get it done! Cheers! Evelyn

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  6. Looks great! I have the borders to go yet - but plan to do all of the original motifs. I think they are so sweet. Thank you for sharing - keeps me motivated ;-)

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