Machine Quilting: Mariner's Compass #3

I'm so excited to see many of the ladies in the area getting ready to finish up their Mariner's Compass designed by Judy Niemeyer. This pattern is a Technique of the Month that began earlier this year and they're rounding third and heading for home. Everyone has chosen very different colors from one quilt to the next and it's interesting to see how it makes areas of the quilt stand out or act more subtle depending on how it's colored. Take Paulette's for instance:

 She chose OSU colors, Scarlet & Gray! O-H! I-O! Anywho, I knew she was choosing these and I wasn't sure how the quilt would turn out with a limited palette, but it's amazing! Can you believe she only used 7 fabrics?!

 Since it is a Mariner's Compass, I did blend in some nautical quilting motifs, it's a must!

 The center is always my favorite part to quilt, it has to have some personality.

 This time around, I blended a mixture of organic shapes with some straight modern lines since this quilt lent itself so well to the idea.

 All in all I think it turned out well.

Now, busy backs are best. Ask any long-arm quilter. But this one was over the top. Can you see the quilting? Yeah, neither can I!

Thanks, Paulette! You did an amazing job and I had such a blast working on your quilt. It was vastly different than the original Mariner I quilted!

This pattern is available only through Judy Niemeyer Certified Shops and Teachers, but you can purchase both a pattern and a kit by visiting Cottonpickers Quilt Shop! For more information visit their website by clicking here or by calling them at 440-279-0610!

Machine Quilting: Summer Solstice

Mom just completed her Summer Solstice designed by Judy Niemeyer (Quiltworx) and I had so much fun quilting it!

We had so much fun picking out the colors and the fabrics from Timeless Treasures. This quilt has a big future ahead of it and I'll share more on that later!

 I've learned with many of the quilts we use and stow and bring out to hang at our various shows that the quilts with the most dense quilting hang the best when they are needed on demand. So I took that theory to heart and went a little crazy on this one.

 I only used a few thread colors and kept the quilting fairly simple in plan (yes it's dense, that I know) but I kept the same design in the same colors since this pattern is truly simple in construction.

 I thought long and hard about the center and I'm happy with how it turned out. I know I've said this before, but the center is the focus. It's where you have to sum up all of the personality of the rest of the quilt into a small area.

This quilt was so much fun and I will hopefully be quilting another version Mom is doing out of this pattern in the near future. Her new version is a color opposite since it features tans and cool blues with this awesome batik that has pine cones in it! It'll be neat to see the differences! She already has the Lonestar done, now it's just to choose the right colors for the New York Beauties and the borders!

All Set!

Mom and I are all set up and ready for the NQA Show in Columbus. 

Come visit us at booth #422! We have several Judy Niemeyer patterns as well as my patterns to sell and many copies of my book, Seamingly Scrappy. I will be signing books all weekend, even if you bring your copy that you've already purchased. Come stop by and say hi!!!