Now comes the hard part. How do I quilt it? Should I use templates on each block and some FMQ on the border? Should I do FMQ all over the whole quilt? Should I try incorporating some flowers and bee's in the FMQ? I think that's how the shop had the quilting done on their sample. It feels so permanent, whatever it is I decide.
I have some time to think about it. My daughter is in for her second ear surgery, so I have some time to do some research and practice some patterns on the sketch pads. Unfortunately, it means I can't work on my teacups, which I am super excited about as well, but that's okay. They'll be waiting for me when I get home.
I also pinned another quilt in preparation for quilting; the Oriental Triangles, which I blogged about before. I think I want to practice my free-motion feathers with this one, and will use a tip I saw on Fons and Porter of using clear vinyl on our fabric and drawing the quilting with a dry-erase marker. We'll see how it goes.
Until then, I hope everyone is having a great week. I'm linking up with Freshly Pieced for WIP Wednesday. Looking forward to seeing what everyone is working on.
I know nothing about FMQ, but I wanted to tell you how much I like the reverse bear paw blocks. Never thought of doing that!
ReplyDeleteThis was a pattern from a local quilt shop. I really loved the fabric, and this pattern complimented it so well. Thank you for the positive comments.
DeleteI have no advice on the quilting...sorry. By the quilt top is fabulous. I love the blocks. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I appreciate it.
DeleteOh wow!! I LOVE your bear paws! And your honey blocks! As for FMQ, that's always my struggle as well, how to quilt it all. Good luck with your daughter's surgery.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the positive comments. Hopefully I can figure out something for the FMQ; and my daughter did great. Thanks so much!
DeleteLove your Bear Paw blocks, especially the "reverse" ones. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteThank you. The pattern came from a local quilt shop, and the fabrics seem to compliment it perfectly. I appreciate you stopping by.
DeleteI have never been that fond of bear paw blocks, but your made them look so fresh and modern looking! It makes me want to make some of these! Really lovely job! I look forward to seeing how you will quilt this and finish this up. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the positive note. I will definitely be posting about this more once I get the quilting done. I am excited to see it finished as well.
DeleteCan you tell me where I can buy this pattern, Megan?
ReplyDeleteI purchased it at a LQS called Quilter's Market (http://www.thequiltersmarket.com/). They have a class called "Strippers Club" that meets every couple of months. They select a jelly roll and come up with a pattern to use it in. Everyone is supposed to come back together when they've finished. I looked on their site and I don't see the pattern there, but I wonder if you contact them and tell them you're interested in the Honey, Honey Quilt #57 from the strippers club in April if they'd be able to get it to you. I hope you're able to find it. Thanks for stopping by.
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