Jades quilt came to me a couple of weeks ago. We have been trying to keep to some sort of schedule here, and finally got her quilt loaded onto the frame. (a little behind schedule) After deliberating which way was the best to go with this quilt, we finally settled on an all over, so out came the pantographs for audition time.
In the end, a pattern by Jodi Beamish from Willowleaf studio was chosen. The pattern name is Joust, and has an almost regal look to it. As the quilting progressed along, little did we know that we were going to hit a major hurdle on the last pantograph pass. As had been noticed and discussed with Jade before the quilt was loaded, the borders were a little friendly. With each successive pass of quilting, no issue was really noticed, but at the end it reared it's ugly head, the friendlies were not going away!! A quick phone call to Jade, explaining the situation and what her options were, quickly resolved the roadblock and we were on our way again.
The quilting is a little difficult to see on the front, as the colour is a beautiful shade of green and tends to blend in, but is easier to pick up on the back. Isn't her backing fabric lovely?!
Jade being the green lover she is, (seriously, how could she not be with a name like Jade??) absolutely loved the end result, and mentioned there may be one person in particular that may get envious eyes towards this quilt.
A happy customer is reward enough for me, but when one comes with anything chocolate related, it makes it even better. Tonight I will be having a delicious hot chocolate thanks to Jade.-Julie
What do you mean that the boarders where a bit friendly? Otherwise I love the pattern looks great.
ReplyDeleteOops, sorry Sam for the quilty talk with no explanation. Friendly borders in a quilt mean there is extra fullness in the fabric in that particular area. If that fullness is found within the body of the quilt top, it is usually referred to as B and C cups! It often is the result of cutting/piecing technique, hence the reason I guess we are taught from early on in our quilting career to, "measure twice, cut once". The quilting process itself, can sometimes affect the 'friendly' areas too for better or worse, which I can testify to!!
DeleteAnd yes, Jades quilt does have a nice look. It's hard to believe its actually a version of a split 9 patch!
Deleteohhhhhh its gorgeous and GREEN......you know how much I LOVE green at the moment too!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty quilt. Jades efforts here have created a bit of a frenzy amongst the quilters I know, (myself included) to make a quilt out of this fabric range. We just love it!
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