Friday, May 25, 2012

Quilting Swirls for Stargazing

As you might remember, I sent off the Stargazing top and back to be quilted by the amazing Trudi of Quilting Prolifically.  We have been email chatting back and forth about the quilting pattern and the type of thread to use.  As I have a very hard time imagining things that are not right in front of me, Trudi made up samples and sent them over.  How great is she?

So, she made this gorgeous table runner and quilted it using the swirl pattern that we think might work on Stargazing.  



Isn't that going to look great? You can't see how amazing it is through this photo - her FMQ skills make me speechless.  I like the soft, airy swirls next to the sharp star points.  I think that will be lovely.


And then she made up four mini little samplers using four different types of thread so I can see the differences in their thickness or how they transition from the white background onto colored, printed fabric.


I did find one that I like a whole lot.  Hopefully it behaves its self and lets Trudi quilt without an argument.  I am so super excited to see what Trudi creates!  She's bringing it with her to the Fat Quarterly retreat, so I'll be sure to leave space in the suitcase to bring it home!  Can. Not. Wait.

17 comments:

Canadian Abroad said...

Trudi is brilliant. Can't wait to see your quilt.

Nicky said...

And you are going to show to us!

Or else we will just have to sneak it out of your case...

Susan said...

How exciting!! It's going to look wonderful!

pippablue said...

It's going to look so amazing!!

Di said...

It is guarenteed to be stunning. Di x

Pippa Parsons said...

she is so awesome, I was going to go on one of her frame courses, might yet :O) can't wait to see it up close it's going to be beautiful

Sarah said...

Oh wow, what service!! Trudi's a star :-)

Strawberry Patch said...

So exciting! x

Rhonda the Rambler said...

So am I to assume you are pleased with the decision to send it off for quilting?!

Melissa said...

Wow! Talk about going above and beyond! I can't wait to see your quilt, the samples she made up are lovely!

Judy said...

That's a great idea to make small samples of each thread so that you can see what it will look like. Nice choice on the quilting pattern!

Catherine said...

its going to look amazing!

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Ohhhh excited!!!

Cherie said...

That's so cute! Love the quilting..I'll look forward to seeing your quilt =D


I'm hosting a new swap over at my blog if anyone is interested please pop over for a look =D

http://ibescheraldine.blogspot.co.uk/p/goodie-bag-swap.html

Trudi said...

No pressure then! lol Hope I don't get mugged when I get to london ... not sure who by though :)

Katy Cameron said...

Woohoo, looking forward to seeing it 'in the flesh'!

Lynne said...

That quilting is a fabulous contrast to the straight lines of the stars.

(BTW, I made it; I've read all the posts from 1 March forward!)

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