Monday, March 12, 2012

Long arming it


I've got to finish up piecing the back for this quilt top and then Thursday morning I'm taking it to my long arm quilter.  Not because he is going to quilt it on the long arm machine.  But because I am.


Can't.  Hardly.  Wait!


-dana

36 comments:

  1. taraMarch 12, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Woo hoo! Have fun.

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  2. Suburban StitcherMarch 12, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    love the parisville! is that a grey or a lavender for the background?

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  3. bethMarch 12, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    burning question: Did you buy and hang the stars for the quilt photo...or did you make the quilt to match the stars??? :) I love it.

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  4. CitricSugarMarch 12, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I can't wait to know how that goes! How exciting!

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  5. The ThompsonsMarch 12, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Beautiful!!! Have fun long arming it! :)

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  6. Jacque.March 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    ohhhhh, how fun for you! I can't wait to see how you do. Oh...and the quilt is fab, as usual.

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  7. Candice @ Made With LoveMarch 12, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    That is one gorgeous quilt top!!! I also just started quilting my own quilts on a longarm, and it is such a wonderful process. I love having control of my quilt from start to finish! :)

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  8. TrudiMarch 12, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Ooooh, have fun! Can't wait to hear all about it :) Fantastic top too!

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  9. CorinneaMarch 12, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Oh fun! You'll love it. The quilt is gorgeous!

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  10. Ulla's Quilt WorldMarch 12, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    The quilt is so lovely! :)
    www.quiltworld2.blogspot.com
    Hugs, Ulla (from Finland)

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  11. Mary on Lake PulaskiMarch 12, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful quilt Dana! I want to follow in your footsteps....make THAT quilt and then longarm it!

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  12. Lauren PhelpsMarch 12, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    LOVE!! I can't wait to see how you quilt this! I have Joel Dewberry Heirloom fabric ready for this pattern and I was considering gray. Omg I love yours!

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  13. Di~March 12, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Be sure to wear sweat pads! :) When I did it, I was just 'wet' after!

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  14. grendelskinMarch 12, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Wow! Have a blast, you're off to a roaring start!

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  15. CathyMarch 12, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Oh it looks just fabulous! cannot wait to see how YOU quilt it!

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  16. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMarch 12, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    It looks beautiful. I'm a sucker for a star quilt. I'd love to learn how to long arm quilt some day.

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  17. JenniferMarch 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Love the top! Have fun with the long arm!

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  18. KristenMarch 12, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Oh, what a quilt. I can't wait to see it backed and long armed.

    One day I'll try that, too. If only to be a ladybug on the wall to watch. ;)

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  19. LisaMarch 12, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    So excited for you!!! Can't wait to see it done :)

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  20. Deb Robertson WritesMarch 12, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I love this quilt. I once quilted a quilt on my friend's LA machine. It was amazing. Are you going free motion or a pantogram??

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  21. SaraMarch 12, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    OH lovely!

    I think I am going to have someone professionally quilt this quilt I am working on for my bed;)

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  22. JanelleMarch 12, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Gorgeous!! Have a blast! Can't wait to see the finished look. I'm so amazed at how fast you quilt.

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  23. ArtfulifeMarch 13, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Seriously amazing!

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  24. JanineMarch 13, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    i'm in love with this quilt top!
    so lovely.
    ... and i just noticed the pattern the b'gd makes - how cool

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  25. EmMarch 13, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Your quilt matches your house! Ha! Have fun at the long arm! :-)

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  26. JenMarch 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.!!!!

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  27. KimMarch 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    So have you longarmed before?
    this quilt is just great looking....love the gray. It is the hot neutral huh?

    Happy Sewing

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  28. Osage Bluff QuilterMarch 13, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    I can almost see you doing the happy dance! That is beautiful! I love your back drop on the top picture.

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  29. KimmerMarch 14, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!
    What a great quilt!!! Thanks for the inspiration. :)

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  30. TipperMarch 14, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    This may be my favorite you've ever made. Did you know I'm crazy about stars-yep I am : )

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  31. KimMarch 16, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Beautiful! I love the grey background.

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  32. LeilaMarch 16, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Love this quilt! And you are going to fall in love with longarm quilting!

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  33. kit homesMarch 17, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Stars made from different fabrics.It look so beautiful.This all stars are stitch in the fabrics.It look so beautiful.Thanx to share with us..

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  34. ElissaMarch 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    OH MY STARS, DANA!!!!! (seems appropriate.. my mama always says that)

    i seriously am quite convinced that those patchy, bright stars agains that gray fabric are my all time favorite quilt.

    ever. in the history of quilts.

    can't wait to see the end result. you are gonna have SO MUCH FUN!!!!!

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  35. **nicke...March 17, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    holy crap! i LOVE this dana! how did your dance with the long arm go???

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  36. amylouwhosewsMarch 20, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    did i already comment on this? I LOVE it!! this interlocking stars is one of my favorite new patterns. I love your use of gray too. so pretty.

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