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Re: Okay, Count me in! 03 Feb 2012 21:25 #75553

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I got the inner border in place and got the quilt back up on the design wall. Now I am having trouble deciding on a border. I am very eager to get this done and I don't want to be stewing about a border. I just finished blogging about that but I wasn't sure if all you Pineapple People read the blogs.

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I tried unsuccessfully to upload a closer look at the second option. I was able to upload it onto my blog. I am trying to decide whether to go with option 1, option 2, or is more shopping in order. I need advice. Thanks for reading this. Lois

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Re: Okay, Count me in! 31 Jan 2012 04:45 #75237

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	Thanks Benno. I think that apart from reducing my tension to about 2 I also used an 80/12 needle so if reducing the tension doesn't work then try a different size needle. Maybe a 70/10 might work as well. Good luck and I look forward to seeing you wall hanging when it's done.
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 31 Jan 2012 04:40 #75236

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	Thanks Lotti
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 19:10 #75218

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Wow Rita, your quilt is beautiful. I like the idea of invisible thread as I can never figure out what colour thread to use on a scrappy quilt - If I choose a light colour it shows up too much on the dark bits (and vice versa!). Trouble is that I find invisible thread hard to work with - I'll try adjusting the tension as you suggested. You've inspired me to start quilting mine now (my plans for a BIG quilt have changed - it's now a wallhanging, just the right size for a spot in my hallway - in fact it's hanging up - unquilted- now. I'm determined to quilt and bind it before I post a photo of it

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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 16:54 #75199

lotti OFFLINE Posts: 1893 Thank you received: 309	Lois & Rita: i love love love both of your quilts. i especially love that purple tie-dye fabric - i think it goes so well with the bright and fun pineapples - all soooooo cheery those recipients are going to be soooooooo happy
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 15:00 #75174

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Since it is for someone who has been ill I would be inclined to put it in the dryer. It will make it softer. In addition, she may have to launder it often and that will make her less afraid to really use it. I also think of how damp and rainy it can be in Ireland. Wouldn't it take a long time for it to dry? In the end, you made it and know what has gone into it and have a much better idea how it will fair. You'll know what is best! Lois

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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 14:39 #75172

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	I cannot tell you all the relief I am feeling right now. I have just washed the quilt and it has come out perfectly. Phew! Now I just have to decide whether to tumble it dry or let it dry naturally. Any suggestions?
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 11:55 #75157

kfstitcher OFFLINE Posts: 1463 Thank you received: 78	What a bright and happy quilt it is Rita! I love all the colors and the yellows.
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 11:29 #75154

idaho OFFLINE Posts: 2531 Thank you received: 183	Rita...bright and sunny pineapples will surely help with your friends' recovery !! Beautiful ! Marilyn
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 10:01 #75130

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	Wow, Rita! That is just beautiful! Like Karen, I avoid the invisible thread as much as possible. For me, it's not a tension problem. Instead, I just can't see where I've quilted so I can figure out where to go next! Anyway, I love your colors and your quilt!! Nancy
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 09:36 #75124

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	Aw, thanks Renata. My quilting has a long way to go but I am enjoying learning along the way.
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 08:55 #75121

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Reetzbobeetz wrote:

Okay here's mine. It still has to be washed so I thought I better take a photo now in case all the colours run together and it is ruined :shock: The finished size is 163cm x 143cm(64.2" x 56.3"). I stitched in the ditch around each block for stability first. Then I did a free motion pattern of leaves and a flower which I adjusted from a bought stencil. I did some straight stitching in the yellow border and then I did a free motion diamond pattern in the outer border which I made up. I used invisible thread on the blocks so that you wouldn't be able to see how shaky my stitching is! And I used a Superior Rainbows thread in the border. I had actually done the blocks in the Rainbows thread but it just looked like I had scribbled all over the quilt so I unpicked it all and started again with the invisible thread. The border fabric is a tie-died fabric but I didn't think about the positioning of the circles until it was too late. It is also the reverse of the fabric as the RS of the fabric was just too much - it had a gold and silver pattern which was just too much for my taste.

Rita,
Your quilt is GORGEOUS! In particular, what I love about it is the overall joyousness of the colors and how the yellows, gold, and greenish gold blends so beautifully with the transition to greens. The oranges and what looks like fuchsia make the overall design pop and the blues complement the greens in their calm. The purple centres call out to the border and then in such a pleasant surprise, the occasional muted circles in the border fabric twinkle against the deep purple sky. I love the quilting because it enhances the piece without overpowering it. Beautiful quilt, lucky recipient. Thanks for sharing!!!
Renata

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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 08:36 #75116

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	Thanks Dawn. Yep, colour catchers and synthrapol are going into the machine.
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Re: Okay, Count me in! 30 Jan 2012 08:28 #75115

Scoopie OFFLINE Posts: 1149 Thank you received: 160	Rita, your finished quilt is lovely! The radom circles in the border are perfect for the scrappy quilt! No problem, there. I hope it washes up with no bleeds! Be sure to throw in a couple of color catchers, just to be sure! Dawn In beautiful Northwest Montana
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