HELP!!! How to quilt
#26
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I would quilt a wavy cloud like effect around the outside of the owl. Then SID the owl parts. Then in the owls belly use multiple large up/down zigzags one above the other and offset to represent feathers. Sort of like this, but larger and connected together:
v v v v
-v v v
--v v
I think you get the picture. :D
v v v v
-v v v
--v v
I think you get the picture. :D
#27
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NYS Finger Lakes Region
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How adorable! I can't keep my eyes off of it. Be sure to show us the finished project. Deciding upon the quilting is always such a big decision for me, too. I've read the many suggestions. Can see them sitting on a branch as one suggested. You have many ideas to choose from for the upper area.
#28
OOooooh, OOooooh how wonderful. I love owls. And since they are night creatures I'd problibly add some stars to the night sky along with the branch, and leaves, and "v"s for the feathers. I think the design is comming together from everyones suggestions. I can't wait to see if quilted. Whatever you decide is going to be great.
#29
Countrygirl, You might consider yourself a newbie but your work is fantastic. I checked out your blog. You strike me as my kind of quilter. Modest but not dumb. It pays not to worry about the quilt police and do your own thing. As a handquilter I agree with another post that said to echo the owls and then crosshatch. Whatever you do that quilt will always be a standout.
#30
Those owls are so cute!!!!! I have never tried applique, but if you would be so kind as to send me a copy of your wonderful owls, I think I just might have to now!!!! If you PM me I can give you all my info.
As for quilting, I would try the tree bark idea someone gave, I think that would look great behind the owls!!
Cheers!
Rachel
As for quilting, I would try the tree bark idea someone gave, I think that would look great behind the owls!!
Cheers!
Rachel
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