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Quilting: Computerized First Draft of My 1st Quilt
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Computerized First Draft of My 1st Quilt

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This is a DRAFTED quilt, I created using the Electonic Quilt software program. This will be my first quilt. My inspiration is the Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 class. I most likely will change as I tweak it once I dig into the project. I'm posting it to get feedback . . . honest feedback. It's my first quilt, so I welcome any comments or suggestions you may offer.
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Funky

Materials

Mostly Kona solids.

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WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Jan 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What I mean to say is its your quilt - sew make what it what you want it to be!
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WasaNewbieJean
Jan 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
HI JudyJoy - OK, honest feedback :D - This looks like it will be one humongous quilt. I don't know anything about the software you used but I wonder if the extra width and length that come from adding sashing and borders is accounted for. You may want to double check the overall finished size. That said I think this will be one spectacular quilt! And I'm not an expert (still pretty much and newbie) :D
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JudyJoy
Jan 19, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
It is a king size to cover the top of my California King water bed. Thanks for your input. I'm on my iPad now, but when I sign onto my laptop, I'll double check JUST to be sure. I believe it's okay, though, because the way you build a quilt in EQ7, it accounts for all borders and sashing in the design. Off the top of my head, I recall it is something like 110" x 90".
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lmFNP
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
quilting reminds me of working with stained glass...minus the lead ;-)
JudyJoy on craftsy.com
JudyJoy
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I was browsing on Amazon and came across this book titled, "Stained Glass Quilts." I was surprised at how much this looks like the quilt I designed myself, block by block. Even the sashing between the blocks have the same contrasting square between them like mine. Interesting. When I first took up sewing, I felt like it was so similar to stained glass work in the way one prepares a pattern, selects color, and pieces the project. Go to this link to see the book cover. Weird resemblance, huh? http://www.amazon.com/Foundation-Pieced-Stained-Glass-Quilts/dp/1891497022/ref=sr_1_45?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358329068&sr=1-45&keywords=paper+piecing+quilt+books
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JudyJoy
Jan 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Or just go to amazon.com and type "Foundation Pieced Stained Glass Quilts" in the search box.
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JudyJoy
Jan 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Of course, I purchased the book :) since it looks like I'll be paper piecing most of the quilt, anyway. The instructor in 2012 BOM class gives the BEST explanation I've seen yet. . . and I've been researching plenty. None of the other tutorials mention to pre-perforate before sewing on the paper, which makes a huge difference when removing the paper from the material.
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JudyJoy
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
When I have time, I take plenty of time in the design phase when I work on a stained glass project. I'm teaching classes through Groupon, which will expire soon. I will start putting needle to fabric when I've finished these Groupon classes, which I will probably take up again in warmer months. In the mean time, in my spare time when I'm not in my studio, I am really, really enjoying the design process and learning, learning so much through the classes.
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lmFNP
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
very nice. Would love to know how to use that software. Wonder how many blocks for a generous queen size?
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JudyJoy
Jan 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
You input the size of the quilt, add borders (adjust those as you like), and the software does all of that figuring for you. I use a similar program when designing stained glass for my business. Have for years, and love seeing pretty much just how the project will look when complete. I've found it to be well worth the investment in just this first project, alone. It's so fun and easy to create, set and tweak each block. Once the block is set into the quilt design, you can change any or all of the piecing colors. I find this invaluable in balancing the design.
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Darns
Jan 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You go, girl! Fabulous design - colors are great. A lot of work, true, but will be so worth it. I've been debating getting EQ (had version 2 years ago) again - this definitely tilts me in that direction
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Surfside6
Jan 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
WOW - that's a lot of work. Computerized look at the colors has to be helpful to you. Looks like it's a winner! Will be fun to see if you make any changes as you go. Curious if you have all your specific fabric picked out.
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JudyJoy
Jan 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Fabric is already purchased. Kona will cover most of the colors. They didn't have the right turquoise for the small border. I did find a very cool spotted print in bold black and turquoise (or aqua) in just the shade I was looking for.
Pieceful1 on craftsy.com
Pieceful1
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
A- MA- ZING! Can't wait to see the finished project! Have fun!
Merrypal on craftsy.com
Merrypal
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
ambitious. Best of luck with your project.
JudyJoy on craftsy.com
JudyJoy
Jan 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I'm a stained glass artist, Merrypal, so I'm used to putting patterns together.
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JudyJoy
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
56 - 12" blocks for king size bed.

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