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Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:02:00 +0000

This has given me the inspiration that I needed to start a project that I was afraid to start.
Thank You..

Comment on Quick Preview – Craft Seconds Sale by Meetings « Seastrands Studio

Meetings « Seastrands Studio — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:16:14 +0000

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Comment on A nifty blog by Tim

Tim — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:08:11 +0000

Hi Vicky,
Thanks for the visit and promoting my blog. You’ve set the bar pretty high with this site. I’ve visited several times and continue to be impressed!

Comment on Painting summer by Katrix

Katrix — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:13:03 +0000

Summer sky looks amazing!

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by Marge Welter

Marge Welter — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Thank you for your helpful tips and the links. I looked at the links and now I understand. I shall try some samples of needle-turn applique before I tackle my landscape idea. the landscape is just a sketch right now, and I have bought some fabrics for it. I tried a small raw edge applique piece and it turned out nice, but I thought I would like finished edges on my next piece.

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by VickyTH

VickyTH — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:57:27 +0000

Hey Marge, You can try either of these links: Start Quilting - Applique Appliqué Basics Basically, it's appliqué in which you tuck the edges under and stitch as you go. I find it easier to do it this way for landscape work because I have a little wiggle room in case edges need to be wider or pieces need to overlap more. I sometimes use the freezer paper for patterns, but often I simply go by eye. When starting out, using a freezer paper pattern template would give more certainty and control! How is your piece coming along?

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by Marge Welter

Marge Welter — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:09:09 +0000

thank you for sharing your techniques. when you talk about needle-turned applique, I am in the dark. Are there any books that describe that method?

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by VickyTH

VickyTH — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:48:18 +0000

Hi Estela! Sometimes I make the top and then quilt and sometimes I “appliquilt” certain pieces in place, basically quilting them as I attach them. When I work with just the top, without batting and backing, I tend to use in the bobbin whatever thread works best the achieve good tension. Sometimes I find that metallic threads on the top of the piece work better with a lingerie thread on the bottom, for instance. When I am attaching a piece to the layered top (top, batting and backing) and am stitching through to the finished back, I use the same backing thread consistently. You’re right, if I kept switching threads it would be a real hodge-podge. Lately I’ve found that I enjoy using a variegated thread in the bobbin when quilting, so that the back has an all-over variegated effect. I also tend to use a backing fabric that blends with that thread. No sense in making any small glitches obvious!

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by VickyTH

VickyTH — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:43:17 +0000

I do a bit of both depending on which technique is called for on a particular piece in a particular spot. I’ve found that raw-edge appliqué, because it is usually fused and/or quilted down is typically “flatter” looking to the viewer’s eye than is needle-turned appliqué. When I want a piece of the landscape to stand out, I often use needle-turned and then quilt around the edges on the background, which makes it physically “pop” closer to the eye.

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by Marge Welter

Marge Welter — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:34:50 +0000

ARe you doing raw edge applique in your landscape quilting? Or do you turn the edges of your fabrics?

Comment on Foundations by Bobbie Palanuik

Bobbie Palanuik — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:28:31 +0000

I love your painting, it feels so evocative of ancient roots. Beautiful!

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by Judy Jackson

Judy Jackson — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:20:19 +0000

I love your 3 part article. I am teaching a2 landscape 1- hour workshops at a local quilt show. Instead of trying to write things to hand out, I have the perfect place they can go to get tips.
thanks for the information.

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 3 by Estela Brucker

Estela Brucker — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:49:13 +0000

I am a beginner in quilting and would like to landscape. I have seen how it is done. My question is do you quilt all of these pieces with the batting and backing fabric? It seems to me that there will be all kinds of different colors of threads on the back and does not look neat. How do you do it? Thanks for the info Estela

Comment on Artists and Artisans in Newfoundland by Bev Mendelson

Bev Mendelson — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:30:19 +0000

I am looking for the address, email or phone number of the wool shop in Trinity, NFLD that is across the street from the post office. Would you be able to help me?
Thanks,
Bev Mendelson

Comment on Some hints on beginning a landscape quilt – Part 2 by Marilyn Bruce

Marilyn Bruce — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:45:28 +0000

Vicki, I just stumbled onto your site and I am delighted. It is very well presented and very informative I am always in awe of other peoples’ art work. I liked your way of encouraging those of us who are too critical of our own attemts and too conscious of trying to create to please others. I needed to hear your gentle advise at this time in my life.

Thank You,
Marilyn