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| GRAPHIC BABY 37" x 53" |
I had to design the quilt first so that I knew how and where I wanted the dark blue square and rectangle. That resulted in having to make more HST's with the dark blue to form the shapes.
The original HST's blocks were 6 3/4" and I trimmed those down to 6" in order to fit with my design.
By extending the shapes in the border, it feels like the dark blue shapes are floating over the top. It also gives it a twist, a little oomph, a step up on the design.
Quilt these kind of quilts for me is predetermined! I almost always quilt using straight lines in varying widths. While I quilt that way on them, I don't have one overall design that I use time and time again. Each one has it's own quilting personality.
I used a combination of blue, green and grey thread. Marking out sections first and then using one thread color for the entire section. Again, that could change from quilt to quilt. It's our prerogative to do what we feel or want to do!
There's always an abundance of texture with this quilting after washing. Its one of the payoffs of a finished quilt. Theres that, and it does cover up the missteps of less than perfect lines.
This quilt has been done for quite a while and seeing it now...I really need to get the original idea quilt finished. I've been dreading the task. It isn't huge, it's just big. Lately I've put off quilting several quilts because of their size. My least favorite part of the entire quilting process is quilting. I don't like to wrestle, man handle and twist these days. I'm talking quilting here...!
It's no wonder so many people have their own long arm machines! Is it just me or does it seem like more and more people have long arm machines these days?! It would be heaven...I think...but I also think I would never be able to handle it!
These graphic HST quilts and another quilt design I'm working leaves me with a question that I hope you can help answer.
We all know it's extremely common for quilt patterns to have three, four and five different sizes included. Is it common to have several sizes in a pattern but each one is designed differently to fit the size of the quilt? For example, different sized blocks for each quilt or where the layout is different to accommodate for the size. One quilt I'm debating about writing a pattern for uses the same sized blocks, but because of the sizes the layout is different. Would it be weird? Would it be better to make each a separate pattern and price it accordingly? I don't know what makes the most sense, so your input would be greatly appreciated!
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I'll only address the long arm machine. Yes, I think the market is flooded with long arms, and there are many out there in competition if you are trying to quilt commercially. It is wonderful for personal use, and knowing you won't wait in line to get something done, OR that it won't be just how you envision it. But working a diagonal SL design that it your Go-To is harder on the long arm than a sit down domestic, IMO. You either need to use channel locks or rulers, and that diagonal on a large quilt is still something I don't think I'd ever do. Quilts load on the vertical or horizontal axis, and there is only so much quilting space available at a time. I would be doing exactly the same as you if the same kind of quilting was desired on a piece of work. Turning back to my domestic, and SLQ with a walking foot, with my longarm taking up all that space behind me. This is beautiful, and beautifully done, Jayne. I just love the square with the rectangle.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I started quilting how amazing I thought long arm machines were!! It was so new to me! I’m sure the majority of people do purchase so they can offer a service, I’m just blown away at the sheer number out there! I will be sticking with my domestic machine and leave long arm quilting to those who have a talent for that! And every once in a while I’ll send one out for that special added touch!! Thank you Julie for educating me on some of the ins & outs of these machines and the process. I’ll admit I don’t know a lot about them!
DeleteMiss Rosie does minis with several layout options. Titch is on my list to do. I say go for it! As long as the block pattern construction is the same, varying sizes or layouts in the same pattern is great. Gives more options to the sewist.
ReplyDeleteI know different sizes is important for patterns, I wasn’t sure how different layouts were handled or block sizes! More to think about!!
DeleteIn my area, there is a shop that rents time on long arms, which makes it more affordable. That might be an option for you on occasion? My mom bought a simple, affordable long arm many years ago and I'm fortunate to be able to quilt on it.
DeleteI love this baby quilt! so awesome. And I think different layouts for different sizes in one pattern would be totally fine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, love the design, the quilting texture and colors on it,
ReplyDeleteMany, many years ago I had a local long arm quilter tell me that straight line quilting isn't really something that can be done and done well on a long arm quilting machine. I'd need another room built onto my house to accommodate a long arm machine and then need to quilt commercially to justify the purchase. Your quilt is another striking quilt. Great job! Nadine W. N. California
ReplyDeleteI really like your little quilt. I love straight line quilting. At my age (65) by the time I conquered the machine I’d be too darn old to use it. Several different layouts would be a great idea.
ReplyDeleteMultiple layouts would make a great pattern. Currently patterns with multiple sizes use bigger block sizes or are more blocks of the same size for the other sizes. Have the increased or decreased size be related to the block layout would be a great way to help people understand more about quilt design which is a huge bonus and encourage quilters to experiment more with other quilts they make! Win, Win Win!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in this quilt look forward to seeing the momma quilt :-)
I think different layouts would be a benefit in a pattern-more bang for your buck. I have seen a quilt and a table runner in the same pattern but with different layouts. Love this quilt:) You could always get a smaller longarm(short or midarm they are called). Wouldn't take up much room, cost less, is lighter weight to move around. But like Julie said not so good for the diagonal quilting, but great for free motion or ruler work going horizontal.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. You've started the ball rolling in my head on a different way to lay out HSTs. I've got boxes of these things laying around from quilts I've made in the past. Very cool and I love your colors and ALL that texture. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, I love the modern look, the quilting, the colors. You did a fantastic quilt Jayne!
ReplyDeleteI love how you play with color and it all looks so wonderful! I've been building up my stash of solids, but still see colors in your quilt that I need to get some of!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on this one, Jayne! I think different layouts depending on quilt size, and even different block sizes, would be fine in a pattern. It isn't done often, but it's good to innovate :)
ReplyDeleteI love this. The blue makes everything pop.
ReplyDeleteI love this one and can't wait to see the one the scraps came from. A pattern with different sizes including different layouts would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI think it is awesome you finished the scrap quilt before you finished the original. I know that is how I usually do it.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
You know of course I would love this one. My colours, blue and green, and grey negative space. And geometrics and straight line quilting. Everything I love is in this. Now Jayne, just one thing - you are going to use up every scrap. What do you do then? Start all over again ....
ReplyDeleteI have to say that as much as I would love to veer my quilting skills to something else, there is nothing quite as satisfying as good old straight lines to me! I’ve already moved on from these colors and scraps to another project…which oddly enough has produced ‘scraps’! Stay tuned is all I can say!!
DeleteI love those little bits that stick out into the border...and of course my favourite colours as well.
ReplyDeleteThe texture on your quilt is absolutely drool-worthy! Quilting a top and seeing the texture develop is one of my very favorite things. I have electromagnetic channel locks on my longarm which lock the machine in place at the flip of a switch. The locks were an add-on but to me they are worth every penny they cost, as I love to do SLQ. You are right in that there are so many people with LA machines now. There are some very affordable machines on the market. You just have to do a cost analysis - how many quilts do you make in a year and how much time do you spend quilting them. Everyone has a different break even point, so what works for me may be different for you. You do amazing work on your domestic. Have you considered a sit-down machine, like the Tiara or Sweet Sixteen? That's what I started with and I still love it!
ReplyDeleteI've seen other patterns that have different layouts for different sizes for just the reasons you've mentioned. I like seeing the options of putting the quilt together. It's like log-cabin quilts where you have so many different layouts for just the one block.
ReplyDeleteLove that. What a great design and colors. Really like how you quilted it, too.
ReplyDeleteThe baby quilt is gorgeous, Jayne! And thanks for asking about pattern sizes and layouts. I've wondered about that too, and I've enjoyed reading all the answers so far :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt Jayne and that quilting is just perfect! Like you I'm struggling to face quilting big quilts at the moment, either I'm too busy doing something else or my body's just aching at the thought of pulling it around my machine! I have a local longarmer (they're not as popular in the UK as they are there, though they are growing) so I'm kinda thinking about using her more, and help her with her own dream, we can't do everything after all! Then I can get back to my EPP! Happy days :)
ReplyDeleteOh Jayne, every quilt of yours has oodles of OOMPH. Makes me think that it may be not the quilt but the maker with the oomph :-) Flattery aside, it is a lovely quilt. Simple HSTs elevated by your clever placement and the oomph!!!
ReplyDeleteYou were featured on NTT! Good for you! I am not sure how I missed this post, but I did until I saw it there. This one is gorgeous! Now I can't wait to see the original!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt. It is absolutely modern and unique. I like patterns that offer several sizes, but have not seen any with differing size blocks per the size quilt. That could be useful to people, though.
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