Challenge Quilt......Part 7

One last peek at the Challenge Quilt in Progress:

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The 24 Kt Gold thread highlights the spine of the feather nicely.

The burgundy thread was a bit too dark down the center of the feather, the gold thread brightened it up just enough.

The 24Kt Gold thread is a Rayon...

I was using a size 80 topstitch needle.

I changed to a 90 and no more fraying problems with the thread.

At this point all of the quilting is finished...

It's time to block the quilt and trim it up square.

Aaah....it feels so good to get those rough edges trimmed off.

The binding is sewn down to the top side...

Time to go back in the house and cuddle up on the couch and hand sew the back side of the binding...

Almost Done!

The Challenge Quilts will be REVEALED at our Quilters Holiday Luncheon Monday, December 13th...

Until then, I can't show the entire quilt.

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LuAnn

Challenge Project.......Part 6

The deadline is looming for this Challenge Quilt...

I have been working on it, but haven't been able to share much with you...

The members of my challenge group read this blog, so I don't want to spoil the BIG REVEAL.

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All of the applique has been fused down and the borders are on...

It is basted together...

This is the backing

Iris at the top and lupine on the bottom portion

I drew a chalk line to help me with placement as I free motion quilt the background.

The flowers are all quilted...

This YLI Green Variations thread should work nicely on the green leaves at the bottom of the quilt...

Lots of overlapping leaves and flower petals shapes are a challenge to quilt around.

The green thread is a good fit on the leaves.

Time to quilt the background areas:

I chose a purple variegated thread...

It is dark enough not to compete with all of the bold applique work,

yet bright enough to be able to see.

p.s. I tried black thread first.....it wasn't visible at all.

This completes the quilting on the interior of the quilt.

Time to quilt the borders...

I chose a burgundy variegated thread for the border feathers.

I made it all the way around the borders.

It is 9pm...

I am hungry and tired and ready to go back into the house for the night.

Tomorrow I will hyper-quilt the border with 24 KT thread...

More to Come~

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LuAnn

Challenge Project....Part 5

Here is another peek at the Challenge Quilt I am currently working on...

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At this point, all of the applique images have been added.

I am anxious to get it under the needle and get things stitched down!

We have 11 working barns on the farm...

This is one of them:

Hole in the Barn Roof

A very BIG hole in the barn roof...

Inside the barn....looking outside through the hole

My favorite guy is removing the wind blown trees behind the barn that cause so much destruction.

The trees will be used for firewood for the winter heat supply

While Brad does the tree removal....I wander around with the camera:

I would love to quilt the veins in this HUGE leaf.

It is actually a weed that grows by the barn, but I think these tremendous leaves are beautiful!

Make a wish..........then blow!

Another weed that I find beautiful...

These old windows on the barn always catch my eye.

This window has a vine growing through it.

I love old barns, old quilts, old books, old dogs....I love old things.

Please feel free to use these images in your art work.

I am always happy to share my photography.

Click on the image to enlarge it, then download it to your desk top.

Enjoy!

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LuAnn

Challenge Project....Part 4

All of the cutting is done...

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Raw Edge Fusible Web Applique

Now I am ready to put a few pieces up on the design wall...

Since this is a Top Secret Challenge Quilt...

I will share a few close-up peeks at my work so far

I just love the way these bright batik fabrics just jump off that black background fabric!

That's all I can show you for now...

There is more to come soon!

Goose Family

We stopped by the mill pond today to check on the new family in town...

Mama & Papa Goose have 3 new babies!

Rhodie Bud

The Rhodies are just beginning to bloom here in Western Oregon

Feel free to use these images in your art work if you are inspired.

They are downloaded at full resolution.

Just click on the image to enlarge it, then copy it to your desk top.

Enjoy!

Painting Plywood

If you don't hear from me for a few days...

This is why...

We are working on our patio out back.

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LuAnn