Monday, April 30, 2012

Time!

Eeek! It's less than a month till QuiltWest, our state mega craft fair and quilt show. I've entered two quilts - The Rabbit Tree and my Dragon quilt and have just realised I have less than a month to go.

The Dragon is done, but the second Rabbit Tree is not. And both require special rod pockets and quilt bags. What a pain...

So, your advice please:
I'm wondering whether to do less spirals on this version - the dense spirals around the tree are nice, but I kinda like how they look like ghost leaves of a tree covered in full foliage. By keeping them going right to the edge of the white, that effect is lost. 

 What do you think? Keep spiralling or vary?





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13 comments:

  1. The Nifty StitcherApril 30, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Looks great Laura. How about making your spirals bigger as you radiate out from the center ??

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  2. Pat V.April 30, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I agree that the spirals grouped around the tree add an interesting dimension that would be lost if you continue the same design all the way to the edge. I would quilt the remaining part differently, with more space.

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  3. SusanApril 30, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    I love this quilt! Could you make the spirals less dense as they go to the outside?

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  4. Hettie Pringle /StitchingmattersApril 30, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I agree with the first 3 ladies, change pattern or make the spirals bigger. Love the look.

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  5. McKennaApril 30, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Keep spiraling girl!
    McKenna
    TextileDiva.blogspot.com

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  6. M-R CharbonneauApril 30, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I'd change it up too, either bigger spirals as Rhianon said or maybe wind swirls or something to that effect. It looks wonderful so far, Laura!

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  7. Lucy | Charm About YouApril 30, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    It looks gorgeous!! I'd leave the spirals as is, I really like the effect. I'd go for something different in the rest of the space

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  8. Mercedes LettuceMay 1, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    I like the "ghost tree" too. You should vary.

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  9. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 1, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Ohhhhhhh that is an adorable piece.

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  10. RachelMay 1, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Dang...I don't know...I kinda like the ghost thing...

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  11. Jennie P.May 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Ooh, I think it would look great if you vary the pattern on the outside of the swirls. But then, you probably know best for your own quilt. Either way, it will be beautiful!

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  12. Danny HeyenMay 2, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I know it's been mentioned, but I was thinking bigger spirals as you radiate outward too. I like the ghost thing too and it would be less work, so you could do that as well.

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  13. Lia*s HandmadesMay 7, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    i think it looks awesome this way, definitely keep the ghost look and use a different variation for the rest :)

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