Are Feathers Over Done?
09-11-2011, 03:50 PM
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I thought the quilting pattern or design were chosen by the quilt maker? I would think the LA quilter would be just doing what was requested? Unless they are told to do whatever they want. Maybe they do what they are most comfortable doing? Be it feathers, swirls or stippling. I have a sunbonnet sue quilt that is all hand appliqued, I have been reluctant to get quilted because I know what I want done and am afraid it won't come out like I want it. So it sits as a UFO in a box...it was my DGD's Christmas gift from last year. Maybe I will get it done for her this year. Guess I better get movin' cause it's mid Sept already huh?? crafty_linda_b
09-11-2011, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
If you paying a LAQ, this will be custom quilting and will be much more expensive. Thre are a lot of things to consider, it is not always just a simple decision.
thanks for that information.
09-11-2011, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
I thought the quilting pattern or design were chosen by the quilt maker? I would think the LA quilter would be just doing what was requested? Unless they are told to do whatever they want. Maybe they do what they are most comfortable doing? Be it feathers, swirls or stippling. I have a sunbonnet sue quilt that is all hand appliqued, I have been reluctant to get quilted because I know what I want done and am afraid it won't come out like I want it. So it sits as a UFO in a box...it was my DGD's Christmas gift from last year. Maybe I will get it done for her this year. Guess I better get movin' cause it's mid Sept already huh?? crafty_linda_b
09-11-2011, 04:23 PM
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I think that there are always current trends that we might love and time passes and something else comes along new and we love it!! I used to look at my mom's quilts from the 70's and 80's and just didn't like the batting and colors and block patterns, ect. They are lovely, well done quilts, by the way! But, as time passes, I see the real beauty of them and realize they are the style of an era, and will be loved and remembered fondly. Is this maybe why all the current or constantly changing choices cause us to like or dislike them? Just thinking...I love feathers, but don't care for quilting that is so dense on a quilt to cuddle under!
09-11-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jillnjo
I think that there are always current trends that we might love and time passes and something else comes along new and we love it!! I used to look at my mom's quilts from the 70's and 80's and just didn't like the batting and colors and block patterns, ect. They are lovely, well done quilts, by the way! But, as time passes, I see the real beauty of them and realize they are the style of an era, and will be loved and remembered fondly. Is this maybe why all the current or constantly changing choices cause us to like or dislike them? Just thinking...I love feathers, but don't care for quilting that is so dense on a quilt to cuddle under!
09-11-2011, 04:36 PM
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I tend to be very much a minimalist, feeling that the pieced pattern is intended to be the focus unless it is a whole cloth quilt or one with lots of 'open' space. That said I greatly admire quilting either by hand or machine that enhances the design and increases the beauty of the quilt. Just don't overdo it!
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