Tall Ship wall hanging

justdawne · Post by **justdawne** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:09 pm

This is what I have worked on this afternoon. It's my variation of the Tall Ships (variation) block at Quilter's Cache. I had lots of half triangles in blue and white just sitting there doing nothing. I'm making this block (approx. 20 inches) into a wall hanging.

I'd like to use this to learn free motion quilting. I was thinking a stippling effect in the blue and a stitch in the ditch to outline the boat and sails.

Any suggestions? Do you think the size is alright or should I add another border?

Thx,
dawne

stormy · Post by **stormy** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:15 pm

Dawne, that's really pretty. What kind of material is the shiny silver? No suggestions on the free motion quilting as I'm just trying to learn that myself. Please post a picture when you've finished.

justdawne · Post by **justdawne** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:33 pm

Stormy,
The shiny fabric is actually white. I bought it after Christmas during a good sale. It's 100% cotton even though it's so shimmery and somewhat translucent. I *think* it's part of the 'All that Glitters" fabric line.

dawne

Georgiapeach · Post by **Georgiapeach** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:51 pm

Dawne, that is so pretty, love it! That's a great idea to practice free-motion quilting on something small to start! What you have in mind sounds like it'd look really good, and I don't think it needs another border, it's pretty just like it is.

Redsaltbox · Post by **Redsaltbox** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:44 pm

That's very nice!! Love the btight blue and white! What about a cloud or wavy type quilting un the blue?

calicopuzzle · Post by **calicopuzzle** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:49 pm

That ship is really nice....how about free-motioning some waves for the background?

sadiedaisy1 · Post by **sadiedaisy1** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:16 pm

Real nice. Good way to use up some of those scrap triangles. I'll have to remember that-I have lots of scrap triangles.

SewSew · Post by **SewSew** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:23 pm

Your work is beautiful and your fabrics are perfect! I think it is a great size as it is.

Ann

Ittybittygma · Post by **Ittybittygma** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:52 pm

I love your sail boat design. Your color selection really stands out too. Maybe some wavy motion on the bottom part for the water in a shimmering type thread and some kind of cloud looking stippling on the top for sky would really set it all off. Post a pic when you get finished. Thanks for sharing such a pretty wall hanging. Shirley Mae

Kittyquilt9292 · Post by **Kittyquilt9292** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:33 pm

OOOHHH, nice. The colors are beautiful. Personally, I wouldn't add any border, just the 2 colors are striking. Good luck with the quilting, I have a small UFO that I want to practice with, but haven't found the time, too many other "deadline" projects do finish to spend practice time. carol/kittyquilt

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