This time I was trying out echoing the feathers (I realized with 100Wt thread the distance between the echoes should be quite small - less than 1/8").
I was also practicing layering the feathers.
Since we tend to do a better job practicing on an actual piece, I made this art quilt - I thought it would be interesting to pair a contemporary art quilt, with a more traditional quilt frame. It is 15" x 20".
I made this "Stupendous Stitching" piece to attach to the whole cloth quilt. It is 4" x 10.5", with machine and hand embroidery, couching, quilting, and beading. I used a rattail binding to finish it.
On the whole cloth quilt I left the area behind the embroidered piece puffy,
so that it would look like it was floating. I used a layer of cotton batting, with half a layer of wool batting on top.
The quilting on the whole cloth is done with Invisafil 100 Wt thread. I used a #80 Titanium needle (the same one that has been in my machine for a while).
I only roughly marked where the feathers were to go (because I wanted them to appear to come out of the couched lines on the embroidered piece), and I used a Hera marker to mark the grid for the Cathedral Windows background.
When I was quilting I thought all the echoing hid the feathers, but now that it is finished the feathers stand out fine.
Flocks of geese heading south - not a good sign (we are expecting a big snow storm this weekend!).
I managed to catch two nuthatches at the bird feeder - they are so fast.
The partridge flock were doing a funny "hoppy" walk through the yard (not their normal funny, regular walk that reminds me of the Partridge Family tv show). When they came close I could see that their little feet were covered in mud - poor things.
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!❤
15 comments:
What a great idea! Gives me a lot to think about in incorporating quilted marbled fabric on a piece. Thanks for the idea!!
Joanne, your quilting is gorgeous. Did you use the trapunto technique?
My goodness...you are getting really good at this!!! I am so impressed and jealous! Maybe I should find time to take that class you took. You are doing wonderful!
Gosh I think your FMQ is just gorgeous.
I noticed a 'Thread Head' in Leah Day's Craftsy FMQ class. Is that you? I am enjoying her class. Se is very thorough.
Anyway, I have a long way to go on my FMQ. Yours is just gorgeous.
Joanne - the is SO gorgeous! Your quilting is amazing. I really love the direction you are moving into. Your descriptions are great!
Absolutely beautiful Joanne. Makes me want to go and practice!
Yep, I'm practising too!!! SO beautiful Joanne!!
Wow, it's beautiful! Can't imagine ever getting enough practice to make something like that!
Wow this is wonderful I've been pratcicing as well haven't attempted feathers yet, but maybe will give it a try.
WOW , that is gorgeous , just beautiful and I love the little addition ,great job!!
Your quilting is looking so good! This is a great piece and I love how the stitching piece looks like its floating!
Do you have any tutorials on how you FMQ a twin size on a regular machine? I have been trying, but meandering all I can do. I can't manuever that bulk in the machine enough to make these beautiful patterns you show/do. Any suggestions?
Amazing quilting, I love what your doing Joanne....beautiful!
I find it so hard to sit and practice, not just the time, I just want to do it. I know that's never going to be good.
Julia♥
Ok, so practicing is on my to do list from now on, your beautiful peice has confirmed it. I must give this a serious go at free motion machine quilting.
Carli
Oh my gosh, this is just amazing!!! Your work takes my breath away. :-)
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