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| Full View of Scallop Shell Block Quilted with Flowing Lines and Pivoting Paisley |
So many of Leah's lessons have proven useful as I created this 15" H x 12" W block. For example how to execute a pattern in quadrants and then in rows or to work my way around a motif. The only time I have to break thread now is when I change colors or come to the end of a spool or bobbin. What a treat to not have a bunch of thread tails to tackle.
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| Detail of Scallop Shell Block |
Then there are Leah's tips, such as the fact that she uses a Quilter's Dream mid loft poly batt. That is what I have been using for this series. The quilting stands out well enough that there was no need to photograph the backside. This piece has been soaked and blocked to remove the starch and water soluble marker. I did not iron it any time.
That is beautiful and a perfect match for the current FMQ exercise! You have, as we all have, come a long ways from that day way last Spring when this FMQ QAL began. Such a joy to watch your progress!!!! Blessings, Doreen
ReplyDeleteLeah should be thrilled by how her followers have thrived under tutelage. It is so much fun to see the progress everyone has made.
DeleteWow Gwyned, such a wonderful piece. I love the seashells.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sam.
DeleteLooks fabulous! I love that you did it all over and then put the shells in there. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteActually Pat, the shells go in first and then I surrounded them with the Flowing Lines and Trapped Paisley. Thank you.
DeleteI think we all need T-shirts that say "Texture Junkie" because I swear I could stare at these beautiful quilted textures all day. I love your seashells Gwyned and you're so right - the texture is popping up through the batting even with light thread. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteChange that to Leah's Texture Junkies and you have a new product to market. Thank you for the kudos, Leah. I am honored.
DeleteGwyned, your seashells looks fantastic with the edge to edge quilting 'behind'! I love it! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeanne. I'm curious how the series of blocks will hold up as a large quilt. Stay tuned.
DeleteIt looks like an ocean currant. Like waves and the foam in the waves! Nicely done!! It's amazing how you can get these designs to go with the theme of your quilt;)
ReplyDeleteThat's half the fun. It is why I find quilting such an intriguing art form - the ability to layer and reference pattern - to read as 2D and 3D.
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