Friday, March 25, 2011

Sort of a Whoop Whoop!

I dunno.  What'cha think?  The pattern calls for the flowers, stems, leaves, stars.  I've tried different fabrics and arrangements.  I'm not loving it.  My hubby and V aren't sure it needs applique.   If I don't add applique, the quilting will have to be great.  And what kind of quilting would I do?  Help meeeeeeeeeeee!

Go over to Sarah's Whoop Whoop! post to see some Friday accomplishments -- here: http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2011/03/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-when-life-hands.html
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12 comments:

  1. Rhonda the RamblerMarch 25, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I like the idea of something coming out of the center but not necessarily flowers. Maybe just some curly-ques or maybe some shooting stars? did you try those?

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  2. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 25, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Wow, I was going to suggest stars too - as I noted a metal star hanger right beside your quilt my dear. Whether you applique them or quilt them - stars just go with a compass.

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  3. Sarah CraigMarch 25, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I agree - the flowers are too organic for the points on the medallion. I would quilt shooting stars in the yellow field - go a little subtle rather than using applique. Maybe gold thread, or a tonal slightly darker than your yellow? About the color of the outer triangles... It sure is pretty, whatever you do!

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  4. MaryMarch 25, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    This one is a challenge. Sometimes when I'm stuck I have to leave a project up on the design wall a long time so my ideas can "percolate." I love the colors in the flowers against the background, but am not sure they are the best design choice either. Good luck!

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  5. Sue DaurioMarch 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I like something coming out of the center star, that really sets it off. I'm with the others the shooting stars would be wonderful, maybe with some 1/4 inch bias strips for the shooting part of the star? It's going to beautiful!

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  6. Miki WillaMarch 25, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I agree with the others. Shooting stars would work really well. I would applique them, but that is because I am a fabric person more than an quilting person. Both ways would be wonderful.

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  7. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetMarch 25, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I think it needs something otherwise the yellow pulls yours eyes from the center. flowers or shooting stars, but I would add soemthing.

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  8. greelyritaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I have emailed you an idea. Have a look and see if you like it. Perhaps it will allow you to think in a new direction.

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  9. JanetKMarch 26, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I love this without anything added in terms of applique - I agree that something complementary like the stars in a thread that would stand out a bit would be a great touch.

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  10. West Michigan QuilterMarch 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I don't know, but I like the flowers and would definitely add them. I think it is a nice contrast to the sharp edges of the center. Of course, I love flowers and put them on everything. I love what you have done so far. The colors are great!

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  11. West Michigan QuilterMarch 27, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I noticed on an earlier post you did not have the flowers. I really like the flowers.

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  12. Quilter KathyMarch 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    What about quilting the same design as the appliqued flowers in the other 3 corners and filling any blank spots with stars? It is gorgeous but don't let it's beauty scare you away from the quilting!

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