Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Machine Quilting

A finish at last!!
And I have made it in time - whoopie

All washed and dried!

The back

One corner

I dont know why - but this photo turned itself sideways ??
My ladybug is on a feather - can you find it?



I was really delighted with it, and so pleased to see both the fine pencil I had drawn with and the washable Berol pen marking all washed out successfully
I did soak if for a couple of hours...and much to my horror there was a red dye from somewhere..so I kept washing it and all was well now.  I think it was from the Christmas style fabric backing.

Now on to other things.




23 comments:

  1. Joan, it's amazing. Your quilting is just beautiful. Breath taking, I tell ya!! You have to be doing the happy dance right about now!! :-) I would have freaked if I saw all that dye in the water! I'm so relieved that it came out.

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  2. Oh Joan! It is gorgeous! What a fabulous job you have done - I love all the different fills and patterns you've used. Give yourself a pat on the back and a hug from me!

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  3. Excellent work! I bet you never imagined 12 months ago you would eb abel to quilt like this!

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  4. It's absolutely stunning. I'm in awe!
    Beautiful work.

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  5. just stunning Joan.I love this kind of heavy quilting and lots of ddetail, but so far I only get to do my own quilts this way as most of my customers prefer less quilting.

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  6. Great work Joan - I'm sure your neighbour will love it

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  7. Oh, it looks fantastic! I love every part of it and the lines in the border turned out to be a great contrast.

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  8. Meraviglioso!!!!SEmplicemente splendido!!!!!!

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  9. Oh Joan, this is outstanding. It's beyond any words that I can offer. I think Linda's word - breathtaking - fits perfectly. I couldn't find the ladybug but I have a headache this morning so I think you'll understand.

    I'm so impressed at your abilities!!!

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  10. Again you have worked your magic. It's absolutely beautiful!!

    Crispy

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  11. Beautiful Joan, as always your quilting is amazing!

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  12. Just gorgeous! I'm so afraid to use marking pens-even after I test them!!

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  13. Lovely, lovely, lovely! I'm so jealous!

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  14. I have enjoyed watching your progress with this project and the quilting is superb. Well done!

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  15. Anonymous9:12 AM

    Stunning! Your work is beautiful.

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  16. Congratulations!! It is stunning!!! Your quilting is always amazing!
    I am glad the red wasn't a problem after all.

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  17. Oh my goodness! What a scar! I think I would have been sick. Good for you to keep your cool and get the red out! It is gorgeous, of course!

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  18. It's absolutely stunning, Joan. I'm in awe!
    Beautiful work... so glad the red came out..
    Julia ♥

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  19. You should be teaching alongside Sharon Shamber, Karen MacTavish & Diane Gaudynski, your quilting is just so beautiful!

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  20. beautiful Joan! and I love the Kangaroos! :)

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  21. Sure is all of what has been already said - beautiful, breath taking, stunning, amazing, gorgeous, fantastic, outstanding beyond words...

    Does your neighbor really know what a masterpiece she´s getting as a gift? Just wondering.

    Insuring it wouldn´t be a bad idea.

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