The Wedding Quilt

September 28, 2011

As posted Monday, this quilt was inspired by my client's son's wedding.  He and his bride were married at beautiful Castle Farms in Charlevoix Michigan.  What a gorgeous location!!  In trying to keep with the castle theme this is what I came up with...
 
I stitched in the ditch around all the "bricks" and stitched piano keys in the black outermost border.
I love how the pebbling turned out.  It's was amazingly time consuming, but worth it.  It was hard  keeping the pebbling from looking all the same.  I wanted them to be varied, so they looked like cobblestones.
I straight stitched lines in opposite directions in the shield.  The funny thing is... I was worried about how I was going to quilt the shield because it was so big, but while doing the pebbling I was so thankful it was that big!!  If it was smaller, I would have had more pebbling.  At first I wasn't sure how the quilting would look in the shield because it was pretty stiff from fusible.  Straight lines worked perfect!

The back looks super cool because of the black backing.
LOVE the back!!  My biggest worry while doing the pebbling was the back of the quilt.  I think it's easy to have tension issues show on the back if you are not careful.  Remember when I said quilting was a workout?  Well, I kept ducking under my machine to make sure I had stitches and not flat lines!  Duck, duck goose!!!  LOL!  I was exhausted, but no flat lines, all stitches. :-)
 
My client was absolutely thrilled with her quilt!!!  I was so happy!!!!

I want to give a big thank you to Judi at Green Fairy Quilts.  Her work is so inspiring!  I look to her work all the time for inspiration.  She's amazing! 

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31 comments:

  1. SueSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That is really some amazing quilting! I love how this turned out. This quilt is so neat. Your quilting is just gorgeous, Linda.
    I have never heard of that place in Charlevoix . I really must get out more! I love Charlevoix!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful Job! I know what you mean about work out and also about the thrill when the back stitches are all perfect!
    I really enjoy seeing your quilting, thank you for sharing!

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  3. SharonSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    You did a fabulous job, Linda! It is beautiful!!!

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  4. KarenSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Wow! It must have taken a long time to quilt with all the pebbles. Well worth the effort. Now take a rest.

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  5. Impera_MagnaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Wow..... wow..... wow..... incredible quilting... wow!!!

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  6. WoolenSailsSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I love that quilt, wonderful theme and your quilting was perfect for it to give it the castle look with the stones, very nicely done.

    Debbie

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  7. SheilaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Wow , you should be super proud of the work you put into this amazing quilt , I love the back ,it sure shows up the great stitches . Well done !!

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  8. LoriSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    The quilting is perfect for that quilt. Nice work Linda!!

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  9. YvetteSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    It turned out FABULOUS! Just think, you got a workout too.

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  10. Teresa SilvaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Wow your pebbles are perfect. Love the whole design. Great job.

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  11. Vicki WSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    It turned out great!

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  12. CathySeptember 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    What beautiful quilting. How could your client be anything but happy with it. Hugs

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  13. fiberobsessionSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Perfect pebbles!

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  14. BrandieSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    You're amazing! That is Beautiful!

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  15. DonnaSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    You are amazing too! It is just beautiful! Love the back as well as the front!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  16. CandaceSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Truly amazing work, Linda! I love the quilting on the border around the pebbles! It reminds me of the castle moat! Oh and the back - how gorgeous! The young bride and groom will have a true heirloom to treasure!
    Cheers!

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  17. LynnSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    WOW! It is beautiful!

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  18. JudiSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    IT is absolutely beautiful! The pebbling is perfect and the quilting design fits the quilt so well! I love the back!! I always love the back - almost more than the front! Great job!

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  19. KathleenSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    You read that quilt perfectly. Beautiful work. Beautiful quilt.

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  20. MarySeptember 29, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Wow, I love the swirls among the pebbles, and the straight lines in the shield. Perefect choices!

    PS, thanks for visiting my blog!

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  21. KimSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Your work continues to wow! You truly brought this quilt to the level it needed to be.

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  22. QuiltSueSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    That is stunning. No wonder the client was happy. I'd love to know how long it takes you to quilt something like that?

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  23. StephanieSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    This is the type of quilting that leaves my mouth hanging open. No appropriate words to say how gorgeous this is.

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  24. ThelmaSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Linda, you have found your calling! The quilting on this top is amazing. I am blown away by your technique and design. Congratulations! I would never guess you've been quilting such a short time!

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  25. TerrySeptember 29, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Your quilting on this one is truly amazing! It's beautiful! :0)

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  26. KathySeptember 29, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Awesome quilting Linda!! The swirls and pebbles are exactly the right design for this quilt.

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  27. Quilts And PiecesSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    It is wonderful! I love how it turned out!

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  28. Carrie P.September 30, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    wow, Linda, you are just a natural at this machine quilting. I can't believe how many quilts you have done and all the designs you have done. Just awesome.

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  29. Happy Cottage QuilterSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    WOW! It's amazing!! Great job.

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  30. barefootbeadshawaiiOctober 7, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Wow, talk about a lot of quilting! AMazing. I love all the pebbles and the back looks great as is too. Truly a work of art!

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  31. Archie the wonder dogOctober 13, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I can't believe I missed this post!! What a wonderful quilt - you did a beautiful job!!

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