Things were blowing around. More naked trees now. Poor trees. They get to glory in their lovely colors for such a short time, and they get robbed early of their prettiness. So unfair.
That's a plant stand that is on our deck. Must have made a tremendous crash when it came down. I was out golfing. Guess it's way past time to get this cleaned up anyway. Just a gentle nudge from Mother Nature.
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Now I'll talk about my finish. Melons and Creamsicles is finished! Taa Daa!
These are after washing and drying. I had a good time making swirls thru out the creamy white background. I wanted the pin wheels to pop. Check out the back, where you can really see the quilting.
You can see my circles in a couple of the pics. I used a spool as a template. My wonderful Mr. LQ got me a template of all sizes of circles. It came today. So next time, I won't have to use a spool.
My "feathers" are a somewhat different species than I usually use. I borrowed them from LuAnn Kessi's blog. She calls them Big Leaves. I'm calling them Molar Petals. I think they are the shape of molars.
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Melons and Creamsicles
Pieced in Florida, starting winter 2013-2014
Mirabelle Fabric
Warm and Natural Batting
Size: 58" x 64.5"
Was 62" x 70" before quilting and washing.
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OK, now I'm asking for help. Does anyone know how to clear the thin applicator for Roxanne's Glue Baste It? I thought I washed it out completely last time, but one (you get two in a package, thank goodness) is sealed with glue. It is soaking in water, even as we speak. Does anything dissolve it once it is completely dried? The applicator is so skinny, I can't fit anything down it to work at the glue.
Thanks,
Lin
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this is what I use. http://www.p3designs.com/shop/product/crowning-touch-fasturn-lil-sticks/
very skinny pieces of wire that fit perfectly through the skinny applicator - I always keep some on hand they can bend after awhile but they are so cheap it doesn't cost much to replace them, - I have never found them in the store.
and yes soaking the applicator in glue helps before you stick the wire in it - run it back and forth and rinse out also
Wow, it must have been pretty windy to knock over your plant stand!
Congratulations on the finish - I was a bit off in my guesses for the shrinkage. Amazing how much it will change, isn't it? I have been trying to us 9-10% as an assumption when I really need a quilt to be a certain size (to drape nicely on a bed).
Hi Lin,
I love a blustery autumn. Our days are starting off like that then we seem to be back to summer for a few hours. Very changeable.
I love melons and creamsicles. Your quilting turners out so well
I loved the quilt top, but with your quilting I love the finished quilt even more! The swirls look wonderful.
I love this quilt - Fig Tree is some of my favorite fabric! Amazing quilting, your spirals look great!
What a lovely finish, Lin! The quilting is beautiful and sure does make those pretty pinwheels pop!
Beautiful quilt and quilting!
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