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Straight Lines should be Straight
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Granata Aug 8, 2012. 20 Replies 0 Likes
I just received comments back from having a quilt judged at a competition. The comment was that lattice should be straight. That straight lines should be straight. I have had this comment on other…Continue
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Jerry Granata replied to Colleen's discussion Straight Lines should be Straight"Rogue, first off, almost every quilter gets anxious at some part of the quilting process. I have been quilting for 36 years, entered MANY shows, have lots of experience and I STILL get intimidated and nervous every time I finish a quilt and have to…"
Jerry Granata replied to Colleen's discussion Straight Lines should be Straight"First Colleen, CONGRATULATIONS on entering your quilt in a show! It's a big step and you should pat yourself on the back!
Now, I won't comment on your straight lines as I haven't seen your quilt and don't know what the judge had…"
the rogue quilter replied to Colleen's discussion Straight Lines should be Straight"wow, for myself, who doesn't enter my few quilts in any exhibits other than small community "show & tells", i thank you for your input here on this subject. i have been following all responses since colleen first posted. your…"
viki hagan replied to Colleen's discussion Straight Lines should be Straight"Kathy, I think everyone who's commented on this blog will be happy with your information and advice, not just Colleen. I'm a firm believer in doing artsy stuff for yourself, the minute you start trying to please anyone but you, or worse,…"
Kathy McNeil replied to Colleen's discussion Straight Lines should be Straight"First of all, it is a pleasing quilt. I am a judge and will try to answer.
First we look at the Visual impact of a quilt. Are the colors pleasing. Do you have enough contrast, so that the whole quilt does not just mush together. You have a nice…"
Colleen commented on American Quilter's Society's group Scrappy Quilts"I don't think the block shown would need three strips. The measurements that Terry mentioned her strips were cut then would not work out using 3. I do agree that it is constructed with partial seams. Terry mentions that she…"
"Another thought , were the seams all pressed uniformly in the right direction? ie; no "flip-flops", 'cause this can make anotherwise straight, flat line appear off, both in looks and texture when running hand overThis even effects the…"
"Ijust found this post. Maybe I think sideways, instead of vertically like everyone else, LOL, but if it was me, I'd take it as a comment on the QUILTING STITCHES, not the construction seams.Have a closer look at those:)"
Colleen commented on American Quilter's Society's group Scrappy Quilts"I am not familiar with the block but could you put them together like this? the finished block would measure 5 X 5 and it would be made around a center square that measures 1 1/2 inches square. see rough drawing from paint progam"
June Griepp replied to Colleen's discussion Straight Lines should be Straight"Food for thought---- how was your quilt quilted? Could the judge have been referring to quilted lattice work that may not have been perfectly straight. To me, "lattice" is a criss-cross. I also think anyone who is a…"
Colleen replied to Garnie P. Bethea's discussion Quilts and the TV"I also watch the old TV shows for quilts. I just wish some of the old black and white shows were in color. I was watching and episode of Wagon Train and wishing I was recording the show so I could look at the quilt they had hanging in…"
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Mary Lee Hayden replied to Colleen's discussion Straight Lines should be Straight"I doubt I will ever be good enough to enter any of my quilts into contests. I admire those who have the talent to create quilts that are good enough for judging. "
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- I'm from Iowa and have been quilting for around 20 years. I remember wanting to try making a quilt when I was in school but didn't try until my first was born and I've been addicted ever since then.
- How many quilts have you made?
- 50
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- both
- How long have you been a quilter?
- 20 years
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- piecing
- Why do you quilt?
- It gives me a creative outlet.
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:44am on March 6, 2012,
Carolyn Hoxton said… Welcome to the Iowa Quilters, good to have you aboard, what are you working on now? I need to get started making something fun, haven't been in the mood...need to get there.
- At 2:05pm on February 27, 2012,
Linda Hubalek said… Welcome Quilter Friend!
Just wanted to pop in to say “hello” and introduce myself. I’m Linda Hubalek, fellow quilter and author from Kansas. Books about pioneer women are my specialty, with a cooking or a quilting theme mixed into each historical fiction series.
My Trail of Thread historical fiction book series, written in the form of letters sent back home, describes my ancestors’ wagon trail journey and homesteading in Kansas. Each book mentions twelve old-time quilt patterns, and I put drawings of them in the back of the books.
So if you like to read—besides quilting—please enjoy my blog and book excerpts on my website. Besides printed as paperbacks, my ten books are also available for your Kindle or Nook.
I have about a dozen quilts made by my great grandmother, (that we used all the time when I was a kid) so I’m into antique quilts and patterns. What kind of quilts and patterns do you like to work with?
Happy quilting and reading!
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