Last week it was a finish for The Loch Tower, 26" x 49". (Closeup photos further below--click on any to enlarge.)
The entire background was quilted first, without a backing, to cut down on drag weight at the machine.
Pieced separately, the tower was also quilted separately around each stone, then blocked before being appliqued to the background. (See small photo of the tower back, below left. The stabilizer behind the batting was not removed.)
The photo below shows (somewhat) the dimensionality given by the extra layer of batting behind the tower.
After gluing the tower to the quilted top, the backing was basted on, then firmly attached with additional lines of quilting in various places.
More photos of the finished quilt:
Happy spring (or autumn in the southern hemisphere) everyone!
Linda
As always I enjoyed hearing about your process - I might try what you did with the tower for one of my buildings, just for the interest of it. I like the idea of adding more dimension but hadn't thought of creating it before appliqueing it down. Adding texture makes it that much more interesting.
ReplyDeleteMary Anne, it truly does. The only thing I worry about is that I roll these quilts from top to bottom for storage so that they straighten out quickly when they're hung. Hopefully it won't wrinkle the tower much...I do roll them with the quilt front exposed, so that will help.
DeleteA very interesting process post. I really like how you treated the tower. Congrats on another fine piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie. I will miss this one. These old stone structures apparently strike a chord deep within me. I even love drystone walls.
DeleteWow...that glue process is much better than my steam-a-seam method and less expensive (cheaper...hehehehe). Love the quilting you've done. The fabric on the tower is one of my favorites. I have maybe an eighth of yard left.
ReplyDeleteTake care and happy designing/quilting!!
It is definitely cheaper, and since the back had stabilizer attached, I only glued the edges down...no shifting at all. I know what you mean about that fabric; I keep it in stock and always buy more before I run out. Thanks, Rhonda!
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