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07-06-2011, 04:16 AM

#71

Drw52372

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Originally Posted by azwendyg

I've been working on my own version of a whitework quilt. This has been one of my "dream goals" since I started learning to FMQ about 2½ years ago. When I first started, I didn't know if I'd ever get this far..I'm so excited and just HAD to share with all of you!

My quilting motifs were inspired by Karen McTavish's "Elemental Quilting" book as well as her "Custom Curves" book. This quilt measures about 42 x 54 or so. First I drew out the designs on freezer paper, next I marked all the designs with a water soluble blue marker on the quilt top, then machine FMQ on my Juki TL98 Q (domestic type machine, not a long-arm). I used a thick, pure white poly batting and poly thread with a sheen to it for the quilting.

I still have to bind and block it, then I'll post some more pics of the completed quilt. :D

Enjoy!

Your quilt is just stunning!! What a great job you did. Could you explain more regarding the freezer paper. How exactly do use it and for what purpose.

07-06-2011, 04:31 AM

#72

MaryAnnMc

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Omigosh, this is GORGEOUS!! Your stitching is magnificent.

07-06-2011, 04:34 AM

#73

Christine27

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Stunning!

07-06-2011, 04:40 AM

#74

michelehuston

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beautiful!! :D

07-06-2011, 04:40 AM

#75

azwendyg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Drw52372

Your quilt is just stunning!! What a great job you did. Could you explain more regarding the freezer paper. How exactly do use it and for what purpose.

I used freezer paper to draft the design elements on because it comes in a large roll. Any large white paper would do for this purpose, but that's what I had available. This design is very symmetrical, so I only had to draw each element once, then trace it onto the quilt top 4 times. I designed this as I went along, putting together motifs to fit the space available. Then I drew some light registration marks on the quilt top, dividing it into quadrants and adding lines at 45 degrees, first so that I could get the placement of each element right. Because the quilt top was white, it was easy enough to trace through without using a light table. The freezer paper is opaque enough that I could just lay it out on the table, tape it done and position the quilt top over it to trace.

Hope that answers your question. :wink:

07-06-2011, 04:44 AM

#76

JudieRQuilting

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Stunning! You are an inspiration to someone not brave enough to try FMQ yet.

07-06-2011, 04:51 AM

#77

Drw52372

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Quote:

Originally Posted by azwendyg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drw52372

Your quilt is just stunning!! What a great job you did. Could you explain more regarding the freezer paper. How exactly do use it and for what purpose.

Yes, Thank you!!