Over the River Embroidery -- One Done!

Hi Joan,

I was expecting a quilt block - that panel is really nice...

...and gotta love the feet. Can you like... trace them and add them into the panel?

Doc

I have done a crazy quilt that had all the family's embroidered hands on individual blocks. For babies, we did use feet. But, no, I think if I can just get the required embroidery done on this one, I will be more than finished. joan

That's kind of a cool idea. I think we could do it all on one block; my hand around her hand around a big ol' paw...

Doc

Oh, how pretty! So, the wall quilt has 3 panels then? Do you do sashing between them and then borders? I've never seen a long panel like this, but I am new to quilting. What colors will you use to finish it? Donna

That looks great, Joan. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

Had to laugh. So glad you painted your toenails before taking the picture. Polly

Certainly did not want naked toenails in an internationally distributed photo! :>

Steve, thank you so much for that link. It's fun to see the other color combinations that have been used. Mine is done in DMC #3911 (I think) which is the darkest brown. The accompanying prints are beige and black with an itty bit of brown and gold.

Yes. I'm using 2 layers. My under layer is Warm 'n Natural. It does hide the connecting threads. Occasionally, it does pull up a teeny bit of cotton onto the top, but it disappears with the next stitch. This whole project would be impossible for me without the underlayer. I'm no Embroiderer, that's for sure. Merely adequate and persistent is the best I can hope for on my tombstore. :>

Although, I may be hooked. Even while slogging thru the first panel of my first embroidered quilt, I'm thinking about the 'next' one! joan p.s. I was involved in an embroidered quilt before this. Mom and I made one together. She did the embroidery and I did the piecing. My intention was that she'd hand quilt it, but she died before we got to that stage. In her honor, I did the hand quilting. Took forever and my stitches weren't as good as hers, but I got it done. I have it hanging on my bedroom wall and think of her fondly each time I walk past it.

There seem to be toes/feet that sneak into a lot of your photos Joan. I always have to give a smile at that. The samples at a local quilt shop are embroidered beautifully. I was told the lady that does them works over warm and natural. The work is stunning. I wish they would have her do a class. My czech grandma learned to do needlework at the convent school I am told. Her work was the most precise I have ever seen. With 6 granddaughters it all got spread pretty thin. Those panels your are working on have a LOT of embroidery. You really should win a 'stick to it' award with some of your projects. You are an inspiration. Love the story of your moms quilt and how it makes you think fondly of her. That is hopefully what many quilts can do. Making someone feel good is what it is about. Taria

Certainly did not want naked toenails in an internationally distributed photo! :>

Steve, thank you so much for that link. It's fun to see the other color combinations that have been used. Mine is done in DMC #3911 (I think) which is the darkest brown. The accompanying prints are beige and black with an itty bit of brown and gold.

Yes. I'm using 2 layers. My under layer is Warm 'n Natural. It does hide the connecting threads. Occasionally, it does pull up a teeny bit of cotton onto the top, but it disappears with the next stitch. This whole project would be impossible for me without the underlayer. I'm no Embroiderer, that's for sure. Merely adequate and persistent is the best I can hope for on my tombstore. :>

Although, I may be hooked. Even while slogging thru the first panel of my first embroidered quilt, I'm thinking about the 'next' one! joan p.s. I was involved in an embroidered quilt before this. Mom and I made one together. She did the embroidery and I did the piecing. My intention was that she'd hand quilt it, but she died before we got to that stage. In her honor, I did the hand quilting. Took forever and my stitches weren't as good as hers, but I got it done. I have it hanging on my bedroom wall and think of her fondly each time I walk past it.

Having stitched this quilt already I can assure you that the other panels go faster. The sled and people are the most time consuming. Enjoy the process. I just finished the fence pattern by the same company. It is about the same size as the one you are stitching so can hang in the same place during the spring and summer.

Susan Price

Your quilt is beautiful. Another style of pattern that I have thought of doing. It incorporates handwork which I love and piecing which is great too. I've got a CD of redwork patterns which I've thought of pulling out specific designs to do something like you're quilt.

Thanks for sharing.

Steven Alaska

Certainly did not want naked toenails in an internationally distributed photo! :>

Steve, thank you so much for that link. It's fun to see the other color combinations that have been used. Mine is done in DMC #3911 (I think) which is the darkest brown. The accompanying prints are beige and black with an itty bit of brown and gold.

Yes. I'm using 2 layers. My under layer is Warm 'n Natural. It does hide the connecting threads. Occasionally, it does pull up a teeny bit of cotton onto the top, but it disappears with the next stitch. This whole project would be impossible for me without the underlayer. I'm no Embroiderer, that's for sure. Merely adequate and persistent is the best I can hope for on my tombstore. :>

Although, I may be hooked. Even while slogging thru the first panel of my first embroidered quilt, I'm thinking about the 'next' one! joan p.s. I was involved in an embroidered quilt before this. Mom and I made one together. She did the embroidery and I did the piecing. My intention was that she'd hand quilt it, but she died before we got to that stage. In her honor, I did the hand quilting. Took forever and my stitches weren't as good as hers, but I got it done. I have it hanging on my bedroom wall and think of her fondly each time I walk past it.

Simply spectacular! Can't wait to see the other panels. :-)

Michelle in Nevada, USA

Second panel is finished!

Beautiful! . In message , joan8904 writes

Lovely, Joan! :)

Beautiful! What did you use for the backing fabric?

I used a printed fabric. It's a cream on cream with swirlies. Adds a little interest to the piece and perhaps distracts from some of my not- so-hot stitches. It's backed with cotton batting to hide the thread that runs between stitching areas.

Thank you for your kind comments. The whole time I'm plugging along on this thing I'm thinking of posting it here and showing off a bit. Not sure if I'm getting better, but I am nothing if not stubborn. :>

My other preoccupation this summer is a knitting project. It's a Mystery Shawl. We got our fifth and final clue this morning. Just like a Mystery Quilt, but this is a round knitted shawl.

joan

Thanks, Joan. That is on my someday list. Wow, Joan, you are a talented lady--quilting, cross stitch, and knitting!