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Quilting: Tradewinds
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Tradewinds

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Border quilting
Front of quilt
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Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine »

Instructions

I used techniques that I learned from this course and from Ann's other course Beyond Basic Machine Quilting.
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional

Materials

100 % cotton fabric Bali Pops

What was your inspiration?

Ann is a wonderful teacher. She really gave me the confidence to try this at home. My husband was a great support and helped pick out the fabric and pattern.

What are you most proud of?

I am very thankful that I was able to complete this project on my home machine!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

If you have quilt tops waiting to finish, don't be afraid to try quilting them yourself. This was my first large quilt that I did myself after taking Ann's course.

 

20 comments

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wynonah.b232845 on craftsy.com
wynonah.b232845
Apr 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous ... How large is this quilt?
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Apr 19, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thsnk you. It is queen size.
SewBee on craftsy.com
SewBee
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I Love your fabric choices and your great eye for color in all your projects! I am very impressed that you did all this beautiful quilting on your domestic sewing machine! I have not attempted such a large quilt yet for FMQ on my machine. I have this same pattern and strip ruler from Cozy Quilts. Can't wait to try it out!
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Jan 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for your kind words. The classes I have taken here on Craftsy.com have given me the instruction and courage to try FMQ on my domestic machine. I really like the Cozy Quilt patterns. If you do make a Trade Winds quilt, I hope you post it for all to see.
Seri on craftsy.com
Seri
Nov 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
great job!
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Nov 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. It has really given me the confidence to do more quilting on my own.
Ana Maria Perna on craftsy.com
Ana Maria Perna
Nov 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I also like it very much and have saved it for future reference.
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Nov 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Ana. I saw your block of the month January square. Very pretty. I have one cut out myself to try next!
schlemiel on craftsy.com
schlemiel
Nov 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Really lovely. Which quilting technique from Ann's class did you use?
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Nov 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I quilted the whole quilt on my domestic machine. In the center I did some swirl designs. In the first rust border I did some leaves on vines. In the green border I did some feathers. I used a green thread in the green border so my feathers are not very visible. I'll know better the next time.
Phyllis S on craftsy.com
Phyllis S
Nov 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful! The colors are stunning. What is the name of your pattern?
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Nov 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
The pattern is called Tradewinds designed by Georgette Del'Orco from Cozy Quilt Designs. cozyquilt.com
MimiSC on craftsy.com
MimiSC
Nov 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful ... Congratulations!
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Nov 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much!
sallyk51 on craftsy.com
sallyk51
Nov 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very nice quilt
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Nov 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
Ann Petersen on craftsy.com
Ann Petersen
Craftsy Instructor
Nov 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Love the colors, love the pattern and it is all topped off with really complimentary quilting. Such a very nice job!
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Nov 06, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Ann. I have really enjoyed your classes and have learned so much!
nmcclel on craftsy.com
nmcclel
Nov 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for the encouragement, Tenar.
Tenar on craftsy.com
Tenar
Nov 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely work. The colours are great, and the pattern is sophisticated enough to be interesting, yet simple enough that it's not overwhelming on a bed.

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